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Executive Recruiter, Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Support - North/Central New Jersey The Category Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned food categories (e.g., proteins, ingredients, packaging). This role ensures supply continuity, cost optimization, and quality standards while managing supplier relationships and driving innovation. The position requires strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation, and leadership skills to deliver savings and support business growth.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning
Industries:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Food and Beverage
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories.
Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier performance to mitigate risk.
Drive cost savings initiatives and manage purchase price variance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service, quality, and innovation.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to optimize value and reduce risk.
Collaborate with suppliers on sustainability and compliance initiatives.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to support new product development and category innovations.
Coordinate material flow and inventory management to meet production and customer needs.
Performance & Compliance
Track KPIs such as inventory turns, service levels, and cost savings.
Ensure adherence to food safety, regulatory, and corporate procurement standards.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field.
Experience:
5–7 years in procurement or category management within the food industry or CPG (distribution or manufacturing preferred). Experience managing ingredient categories is highly desirable.
Skills
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and up to 15 days PTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Executive Recruiter, Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Support - North/Central New Jersey The Category Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned food categories (e.g., proteins, ingredients, packaging). This role ensures supply continuity, cost optimization, and quality standards while managing supplier relationships and driving innovation. The position requires strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation, and leadership skills to deliver savings and support business growth.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning
Industries:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Food and Beverage
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories.
Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier performance to mitigate risk.
Drive cost savings initiatives and manage purchase price variance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service, quality, and innovation.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to optimize value and reduce risk.
Collaborate with suppliers on sustainability and compliance initiatives.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to support new product development and category innovations.
Coordinate material flow and inventory management to meet production and customer needs.
Performance & Compliance
Track KPIs such as inventory turns, service levels, and cost savings.
Ensure adherence to food safety, regulatory, and corporate procurement standards.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field.
Experience:
5–7 years in procurement or category management within the food industry or CPG (distribution or manufacturing preferred). Experience managing ingredient categories is highly desirable.
Skills
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and up to 15 days PTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
Fair Chance Acts
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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