Strategic Category Manager, Procurement & Savings

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to drive procurement performance within an assigned category. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, optimize costs, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value across the organization.

The role collaborates with the Senior Category Manager and cross-functional teams to meet business needs and improve supplier performance. The position offers compensation ranging from $101,000 to $151,000 per year, with an annual bonus based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Experience with bulk industrial gases is valued.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, RFx events, and contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies and savings plans.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, negotiations) and supplier evaluations.
• Apply negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Procurement CoE to apply standardized sourcing tools.
• Assist in managing contract terms, renewals, and compliance checkpoints.
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison for suppliers in the category.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Perdue Farms, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to drive procurement performance within an assigned category. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, optimize costs, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value across the organization.

The role collaborates with the Senior Category Manager and cross-functional teams to meet business needs and improve supplier performance. The position offers compensation ranging from $101,000 to $151,000 per year, with an annual bonus based on