Strategic Procurement Category Lead

Balchem Corporation; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Montvale, New Jersey is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure supply continuity and drive innovation across U.S. and European markets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.

In this high-visibility role, the manager will lead cross-functional teams to build a best-in-class supplier network, optimizing costs and ensuring the highest quality. Strong knowledge of direct category management is preferred for candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience and at least 3 years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of direct category management; food ingredients or chemicals industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to drive innovation and ensure supply continuity.
• Lead sourcing events and end-to-end supplier selection processes.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project management

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Finance, Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field

MBA and/or CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Montvale, New Jersey is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure supply continuity and drive innovation across U.S. and European markets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.

In this high-visibility role, the manager will lead cross-functional teams to build a best-in-class supplier network, optimizing costs and ensuring the highest quality. Strong knowledge of direct category management is preferred for candidates.