Global Procurement Category Lead - Strategy & Innovation

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Staff discounts

Generous family leave policy

Health plan

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commercial Procurement Category Manager based in Middlesbrough, UK. This strategic role involves developing category strategies, leading sourcing events, and partnering across functions to enhance supply chain efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and over 7 years of procurement experience in the food or FMCG industries.

The position offers a competitive salary, health plan, and opportunities for professional development on a global scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive strategic procurement experience in food, ingredient, or FMCG industry.
• 3+ years leading complex cross‑functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience in innovation sourcing and category strategy ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Build alignment across Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Cross-functional project leadership

Supplier innovation

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

MBA or CPSM/CPM certification

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commercial Procurement Category Manager based in Middlesbrough, UK. This strategic role involves developing category strategies, leading sourcing events, and partnering across functions to enhance supply chain efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and over 7 years of procurement experience in the food or FMCG industries.

The position offers a competitive salary, health plan, and opportunities for professional development on a global scale.