Perdue Farms · 1 week ago
Senior Category Manager of Capital Procurement Job Details | Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agricultural business seeking a Senior Category Manager of Capital Procurement. The role leads sourcing strategies for equipment, machinery, and construction services, manages supplier relationships and performance, negotiates contracts, and drives value across capital procurement initiatives.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Create and implement category sourcing strategies focusing on total value creation including cost optimization and cash release
Conduct spending analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking
Develop supplier by creating fit for purpose strategic relationships and ensure
Supplier performance defined by KPIs. Escalate issues as needed
Lead sourcing events (RFPs, negotiations) and supplier evaluations
Apply negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms and outcomes
Ensure smooth contract handoff and alignment with operational teams
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
Monitor performance metrics and support corrective actions when needed
Identify and escalate supplier risks to senior leadership
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and workflows
Coordinate with purchasing teams on urgent or non-standard spend
Recommend process improvements and contribute to best practice adoption
Share insights and support peer development
Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the procurement function
Qualification
Required
This position is located onsite at our corporate office in Salisbury, MD (relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates) or structured as a remote role that requires travel up to 25% of the time
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience in sourcing and contracting, procurement, or category management, including 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong expert experience in RFx process, proposal evaluation, deal and contract negotiation
Project management experience and ability to project manage multiple complex projects
Experience in Capital Programs, Engineering, Construction, or Design-Build
Strong analytical, planning, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with operations, finance, and legal teams
Proficiency in ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., SAP Ariba)
Position may require occasional travel (10-20%)
Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
May need to access files, supplies and equipment
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Remote work option structured as a remote role that requires travel up to 25% of the time.
Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Company
Perdue Farms
Premium protein foods and agricultural products and services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin McAdams
Chief Executive Officer, Perdue Farms
Brenda Galgano
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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