Strategic Procurement Category Lead for Innovation & Savings

Balchem Corp.; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Balchem Corp. is seeking a Category Manager for procurement strategies and supplier stewardship in Montvale, New Jersey. This role involves defining sourcing strategies and managing stakeholder alignment to improve costs and innovation.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience and at least 3 years in project management.
• Strong understanding of direct category management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure supply continuity and optimize costs.
• Drive project execution and governance across sourcing initiatives.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

MBA and/or CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Balchem Corp. is seeking a Category Manager for procurement strategies and supplier stewardship in Montvale, New Jersey. This role involves defining sourcing strategies and managing stakeholder alignment to improve costs and innovation.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and room for professional growth.