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Alphia · 3 days ago

Corporate Category Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alphia is a company focused on the pet food industry, and they are seeking a Corporate Category Manager for Land Proteins. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies for the pet food category, focusing on cost reduction and quality improvement

Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the pet food industry

Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions

Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and delivery performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and logistics, to align procurement strategies with business goals

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs

Stay updated on industry developments, including rendering processes, to leverage market knowledge in procurement decisions

Manage co-manufacturing relationships to ensure alignment with company standards and cost objectives

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier relationship managementCost reductionMarket analysisProcurement software proficiencyAnimal protein experienceCo-manufacturing experienceAgricultural commodities knowledgeIndustry regulations knowledgeProcurement certificationNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkIndependent work