Procurement Category Manager

Community Coffee; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Coffee is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead category strategies across assigned commodities, partnering with sales, marketing, operations, and internal stakeholders. You will manage co-packers and indirect service providers, deploy best practices to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in procurement/category management, experience with SAP S/4HANA and strong Excel skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 8 years of experience in procurement and/or category management.
• 3 years of direct category management experience preferred.
• Co-packing or co-manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies including market research, spend analysis, sourcing, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier partnerships across co-packers, ingredients, components, and indirect goods and services.
• Identify, onboard, and manage new suppliers to support existing and new product lines, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Oversee production, inventory, quality, and food safety performance for assigned co-pack products.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage annual supplier budgets in collaboration with finance.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts to support business goals, including RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Monitor cost drivers and take proactive steps to reduce or mitigate rising costs.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Category management

Supplier relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports To: Sr. Vice President Operations and Supply Chain

Travel Required: up to 25%

Work Type: Hybrid

Why Join Community Coffee?

At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America’s #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that’s as energizing as our coffee. Here, you’ll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding career—where every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.

Position Overview

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of category strategies across assigned commodities and services. This role will deploy category management best practices to optimize supplier performance, drive cost savings, support innovation, and ensure alignment with Community Coffee’s corporate initiatives and supply chain strategies. The Category Manager will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, and internal stakeholders, and manage critical supplier partnerships, including co-packers and indirect service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies including market research, spend analysis, sourcing, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier partnerships across co-packers, ingredients, components, and indirect goods and services.
• Identify, onboard, and manage new suppliers to support existing and new product lines, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Oversee production, inventory, quality, and food safety performance for assigned co-pack products.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Conduct regular supplier risk assessments and implement business continuity plans.
• Develop and manage annual supplier budgets in collaboration with finance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive process improvements for efficiency and performance.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts to support business goals, including the preparation and execution of RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Conduct regular business reviews with strategic suppliers, including scorecard analysis, performance tracking, and new development initiatives.
• Ensure service levels are met and take prompt action when they are not.
• Collaborate with legal to draft, negotiate, and finalize supplier contracts.
• Monitor cost drivers and take proactive steps to reduce or mitigate rising costs.
• Create supplier market analyses to evaluate sourcing options and supplier capabilities.
• Partner with marketing to source new products and support innovation pipelines, including managing sample coordination and supplier evaluations.
• Provide mentorship, training, and development support for Sourcing Specialists.
• Maintain accurate SAP S/4HANA data, including material and vendor records, source lists, and info records.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) monthly.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place, utilized effectively, and understood by relevant personnel.
• Support procurement operations with purchase order management, expediting, and discrepancy resolution as needed.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8 years of experience in procurement and/or category management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of direct category management experience preferred.
• Co-packing or co-manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Background in purchasing, logistics, supply chain management, or marketing.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID required.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), Project Management, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.