Remote Global FMCG Sourcing Strategist

Placements24; United States; Remoto; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Remote/international team

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Diverse international team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Category Manager for a remote procurement leadership role in the FMCG sector. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging and services, while managing global supplier relationships and risk.

This remote-first position requires strong negotiation, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support product innovation and cost savings.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management in FMCG.
• Proven experience managing multi-million dollar procurement categories and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and financial information.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of global supply chains and international sourcing practices.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement category strategies for key procurement areas within FMCG, aligning with business objectives.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier research, and analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and cost savings.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk to ensure reliable supply and quality inputs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to understand product needs and support innovation pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethical sourcing, and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on category performance, savings, and market dynamics to senior leadership.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

FMCG knowledge

Negotiation

Remote stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Strumenti

ERP systems

Excel

e-sourcing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Category Manager for a remote procurement leadership role in the FMCG sector. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging and services, while managing global supplier relationships and risk.

This remote-first position requires strong negotiation, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support product innovation and cost savings.