Strategic Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phibro Animal Health Corporation in Teaneck, NJ seeks a Global Category Manager to lead indirect procurement strategies across R&D, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing and more. You will drive cost savings, optimize supplier performance, and ensure policy compliance, partnering with internal stakeholders to align purchasing with business objectives and deliver measurable value.

This senior role requires 7+ years in indirect procurement, expert negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach to sustain

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect spend categories such as R&D, Facilities, IT, HR and Marketing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with financial and market analysis capabilities.
• Ability to influence and drive cost savings across diverse supplier networks.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement tools; CPSM/CIPS/PMP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and service delivery; conduct performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for indirect categories, ensuring favorable terms and risk management.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform category strategies and decisions.
• Partner with R&D, IT, Marketing, HR, and Finance to align procurement with business needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Supplier relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

J.D. Edwards

GEP Software

Job description

Phibro Animal Health Corporation in Teaneck, NJ seeks a Global Category Manager to lead indirect procurement strategies across R&D, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing and more. You will drive cost savings, optimize supplier performance, and ensure policy compliance, partnering with internal stakeholders to align purchasing with business objectives and deliver measurable value.

This senior role requires 7+ years in indirect procurement, expert negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach to sustain