Strategic Category Procurement Lead

Pretzels, Inc; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 520.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Hershey Company seeks an Associate Manager, Category Procurement to develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned indirect categories. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, evaluating suppliers, identifying cost savings, and ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing standards while supporting business

Formación

• Minimum 3+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, Category Management or related function.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing projects and contracts.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead sourcing events, RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Identify cost savings, productivity improvements, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into sourcing solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics across cost, quality and service.
• Negotiate and support administration of commercial agreements with Legal and partners.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance and ethical sourcing.

Conocimientos

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Spend analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Herramientas

MS Excel

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

The Hershey Company seeks an Associate Manager, Category Procurement to develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned indirect categories. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, evaluating suppliers, identifying cost savings, and ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing standards while supporting business