Category Manager, Procurement/Commercialization

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring high standards of quality and reliable supply. Leads procurement activities supporting commercialization and new product development, partnering cross-functionally to enable successful product launches. Oversees inventory management to balance availability with cost efficiency and drives a robust pipeline of savings initiatives to mitigate inflationary pressures and deliver continuous value improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to design category strategies that align with business objectives across cost, innovation, sustainability, quality, service, and safety.
• Develop and implement comprehensive category sourcing plans that deliver value through strategic sourcing, design-to-value initiatives, and a strong pipeline of savings opportunities.
• Own end-to-end supp...