Senior Specialist Category Procurement

Hershey Company; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company in India is seeking a Senior Specialist Category Procurement to lead indirect category strategies, drive savings, and partner with global and local stakeholders. You will steer RFQ/RFP processes, manage supplier negotiations, and oversee governance to ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement, strong ERP/SAP experience, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives in a dynamic consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience with indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience in RFQ/RFP/RFX processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional sourcing leadership.
• Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and competitive bidding processes.
• Manage RFQ, RFP, and RFX procurement activities.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Drive productivity, cost savings, and cash improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier performance management and governance activities.
• Promote procurement policy awareness and compliance.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to improve sourcing effectiveness.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

RFQ/RFP/RFX

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Specialist Category Procurement

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

Thisposition serves as the procurement business partner for Hershey India and leads sourcing strategy development and execution across indirect spend categories. This role drives sourcing excellence, supplier value creation, cost savings, compliance, and process optimization while partnering with business stakeholders and global procurement teams to deliver business value.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and competitive bidding processes.
• Manage RFQ, RFP, and RFX procurement activities.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Drive productivity, cost savings, and cash improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier performance management and governance activities.
• Promote procurement policy awareness and compliance.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams and subject matter experts on category strategies and best practices.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of procurement experience with strong expertise in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, RFQ/RFP/RFX processes, services sourcing, supplier negotiations, stakeholder management, SAP or equivalent ERP systems, and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.