Regional Category Associate

Responsibilities

• You will develop sourcing strategies for assigned raw material categories across the Americas region.
• You will analyze supplier markets, pricing trends, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions and our goals.
• You will build category expertise and provide market insights that help guide procurement strategy and respond to changing market conditions.
• You will lead supplier bid events, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations to deliver cost savings and improve overall value.
• You will evaluate sourcing opportunities, assess risks, and recommend solutions that strengthen supply continuity and our performance.
• You will support sustainability projects by partnering with suppliers and company partners to achieve category goals.
• You will develop forecasts and provide insights on raw material costs, market conditions, and budget planning.
• You will track procurement projects, cost savings, and working capital projects and maintain accurate reporting.
• You will collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and other partners to align sourcing strategies and supplier performance expectations.
• You will identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement across the procurement organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, or a related function.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, sourcing projects, or cost-saving projects.
• Advanced Excel experience working with data and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in English.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and market analysis. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Negotiations
• Advanced Excel
• Category Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sourcing Strategies
• Market Analysis
• Cost Savings
• Risk Assessment
• Budget Planning

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Raw Material Categories
• Supplier Markets
• Sustainability Projects
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Data Reporting Tools