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We are seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Sourcing Category Manager to lead a portfolio of direct and/or indirect spend categories. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that deliver business value through cost competitiveness, supply assurance, innovation, sustainability, supplier performance, and risk management.

The successful candidate will operate as the business owner of their category, partnering closely with Operations, Planning, Finance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams to build long-term strategies and drive measurable enterprise impact. This position requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution while serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.

The role aligns with a strategic sourcing model focused on developing category managers who think like general managers of their categories rather than buyers of their categories.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule (Monday-Friday) located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The hybrid work schedule is 3 days/week onsite at Home Office and 2 days/week from home.

Relocation Benefits:Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:

You'll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.

Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer's market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.

What you'll do:

Category Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Develop and maintain comprehensive 3-5 year category strategies.
• Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, supplier capabilities, and competitive benchmarks.
• Build category roadmaps aligned to business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Conduct scenario planning and evaluate opportunities, risks, and market disruptions.
• Identify value creation initiatives beyond traditional cost savings.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead strategic supplier relationships and executive business reviews.
• Establish supplier performance scorecards covering cost, quality, service, innovation, sustainability, and risk.
• Drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop supplier segmentation strategies and governance models.
• Foster innovation and collaboration with key suppliers.

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract development.
• Build total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and value generation targets.
• Develop pricing strategies and monitor key market indices.
• Partner with Finance to validate and track realized value.

Supply Risk & Resiliency

• Assess and monitor supplier operational, financial, geopolitical, and capacity risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and supply continuity plans.
• Evaluate single-source exposure and implement resilience strategies where appropriate.
• Lead supplier recovery efforts during service disruptions and business continuity events.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Product Development, Quality, Logistics, and Finance.
• Provide sourcing leadership during product launches, network changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Influence business decisions without direct authority.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Identify supplier-driven innovation opportunities.
• Support sustainability goals through responsible sourcing programs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and processes.
• Drive supplier participation in environmental and social responsibility initiatives.

What you need to succeed:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related experience.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing, packaging, ingredients, logistics, or related industries.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CPM, or equivalent).
• Experience leading strategic supplier relationships.
• Power BI or other analytics platform experience.

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That's hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employerfunded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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