Sr Procurement Category Manager - Meats & Broths

Griffith Foods; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic purchasing for the Meats & Broths category. This pivotal role focuses on sustainable sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations, supporting the company's growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in purchasing and category management, with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence across functions. Join a dynamic leadership team that values integrity and collaboration, and contribute to impactful initiatives in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in Purchasing, Sourcing or Category Management required.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate strategic contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize costs for Meats & Broths category.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Relationship Management

Excel (Power Pivot/Power BI)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Job description

Sr Procurement Category Manager - Meats & Broths

Lombard, IL 60148 - Custom Culinary Headquarters, 2505 South Finley Road, Lombard, Illinois, United States of America Req #3722

Thursday, April 17, 2025

CUSTOM CULINARY

For more than half a century, we’ve focused on a single mission at Custom Culinary: to create the finest-quality, most authentic bases, sauces and gravies for our foodservice and food processing customers. Developed by our culinary specialists to deliver made-from-scratch taste and inspired results in just minutes, our products bring exceptional aroma, flavor and consistency to all your signature dishes. True Taste begins with Custom Culinary.

Location: Proximity to Work in Alsip IL US, Scarborough, CAN, or Monterrey MX

Summary: The Senior Procurement Category Manager is responsible for the strategic purchasing of the Meat & Broths category for Custom Culinary and North America. This individual contributor role focuses on sustainable material sourcing, category management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract management, all critical for supporting Custom Culinary’s growth and innovation. This role serves as the primary Purchasing contact for the Custom Culinary team and will interphase closely with the broader Purchasing team to support ongoing Custom Culinary initiatives. This position is a member of the Custom Culinary Leadership Team, who plays a pivotal part in shaping strategic direction and decision-making.

• Developing and managing supplier relationships in conjunction with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Finance, and Customer Service).
• Negotiating and managing strategic contracts that include an emphasis on quality, service, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
• Development and management of the budgetary process and the associated Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to assure an optimized cost of use for the Meats & Broths category.
• Act as the primary Purchasing point of contact for Custom Culinary, ensuring seamless integration with the broader Purchasing team to support ongoing Custom Culinary initiatives.
• Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment of purchasing strategies with business goals and contributing to the broader leadership team objectives.
• Drive process solutions and have strong project management skills.

Requirements:

• 10 years’ experience in Purchasing, Sourcing or Category Management.
• Proficient knowledge of sourcing processes and sourcing practices.
• Strong knowledge in the categories of Meats and Broths.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across geography and functions to influence from the top to the bottom of an organization.
• Strong skills in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including influencing cross-functional stakeholders and functional leaders.
• Strong analytical and Excel knowledge (Power Pivot/Power BI, Cost Models, etc.).
• Proven negotiation experience and cross functional project management skills.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in all decision-making processes.
• Ability to effectively work remotely and travel to other regions.
• Must be able to speak English; bilingual a plus (English and Spanish).
• Must be able to travel 10%.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.