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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Are you ready to make a move to an innovative team? A team where you can be creative, strategic and agile with your negotiation skills within the procurement industry?

Sensient Technologies is seeking a strategic sourcing professional, Category Procurement Manager to lead our indirect category in North America and will report to the Director of Corporate Procurement. This critical role will use their analytical skills and creativity to develop and drive execution of category management strategies for the achievement of long-term goals and short-term business plans. 

What you’ll do:

  • Play a lead role in aligning with Sensient’s business goals and driving end-to-end category strategy, performance effectiveness/efficiency and value/revenue generation.
  • Analyze large data sets to define and create procurement strategies with a keen eye to identify gaps, and be motivated to research and dig for solutions and answers. 
  • Improve total cost of ownership and improve supplier performance to meet and exceed business and customer expectations.
  • Utilize exceptional negotiation skills to work through creative procurement methods while adhering to policy and mitigating risk. 
  • Develop market intelligence on regional / global markets and suppliers within category, including supply/demand, cost structure and key material indexes

What you’ll bring:

  • 5 + years of experience successfully managing indirect categories within procurement.
  • Experience developing category strategies or longer-term strategic plans/initiatives, utilizing creativity to find non-traditional approaches that have historically “boxed-in” procurement.
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills, coupled with ability to quickly build long-term collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations, supplier contracting and value analysis techniques.
  • Experience implementing improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

What you’ll get:

  • To be a founding member of an emerging corporate centralized team, where ideas for process improvement are welcomed. 
  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
  • An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 

About Sensient: 

  • THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

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Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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