Global Category Manager – Food Ingredients & Packaging

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Celaya; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a dynamic procurement Category Manager to lead global strategies for food ingredients and select indirect spending.

You will partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Finance and other teams, run RFPs and negotiations, and drive cost, quality, service, and supply improvements.

This role offers a chance to shape strategies in a global company with a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• 3+ years of procurement category management experience, with strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive insights.
• Professional-level English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Track record of annual savings and cost optimization.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; supply chain or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or JD Edwards.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute category strategies for food ingredients and indirect spend.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to support growth and strategy.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations to meet cost, quality, service, and supply objectives.
• Analyze market trends, benchmarks, and cost drivers to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage a strategic sourcing process from sourcing to performance evaluation.
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Use SRM techniques to maximize value through supplier partnerships.
• Lead multi-level negotiations guiding internal stakeholders through legal and SLAs.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Negotiation & leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

SAP

JD Edwards

Descripción del empleo

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a dynamic procurement Category Manager to lead global strategies for food ingredients and select indirect spending.

You will partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Finance and other teams, run RFPs and negotiations, and drive cost, quality, service, and supply improvements.

This role offers a chance to shape strategies in a global company with a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.