Category Analyst, Food Ingredients

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including preparing, negotiating, and executing agreements for materials and services across assigned manufacturing sites.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and overall capability to meet business needs.
• Analyze requirements and identify reliable suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams and the Center of Excellence (COE).
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with improvement leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships, oversee contract implementation, and resolve operational issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
• Execute sourcing activities using tools such as Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP)....