Procurement Category Management Manager – Marketing

Nestle

. Lead sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management and Procurement with a focus on Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing. Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and achieve cost savings while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementProcure-To-Pay (P2P) ProcessesContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentRFP ManagementData AnalysisFinancial AcumenBudgetingForecastingMarket ResearchPerformance Metrics AnalysisCost Reduction StrategiesContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementRelationship BuildingEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

SAP ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Brand AdvertisingConsumer MarketingMedia InvestmentsConsumer ProductsWellnessNutraceuticalSupplier ComplianceContract ManagementInfluencer MarketingPartnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories
Manage RFPs, supplier negotiations, contracting, and category management
Manage up to $100 million in annual spend across Media, Creative and Content Agencies, Packaging, Production, Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, Consumer Insights & Analytics, and Innovation
Develop and implement long-term marketing category strategies and sourcing pipeline plans
Optimize spend, reduce costs, maximize value, and deliver year-over-year savings
Develop and manage continuous improvement pipelines with Finance savings tracking
Understand business requirements through stakeholder management
Identify and implement initiatives to achieve cost savings and high customer satisfaction
Collaborate with suppliers, Legal, Marketing, and internal teams to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships
Execute market research and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and performance metrics
Ensure optimal sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, commercialization, and service levels
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements
Monitor supplier contract compliance and develop supplier improvement plans
Ensure proactive risk management and timely issue resolution with business stakeholders
Comply with and promote Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
7 to 10 years of progressive experience in Category Management and Procurement
Deep subject matter expertise in Marketing categories, including Brand Advertising, Consumer Marketing, and Media investments
Strong procurement experience supporting manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions across diverse operating models
Extensive experience managing marketing spend categories within consumer products, wellness, nutraceutical, or related industries
Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, category management, and procurement best practices
Experience with SAP ERP preferred
Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across all levels
Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing strategies
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development
Excellent project management skills, including RFP and RFQ management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and business process evaluation
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to navigate and succeed within a matrixed organization
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, media and agency contracts, sponsorship agreements, influencer partnerships, licensing agreements, SLAs, and KPI-based performance arrangements
Foundational financial acumen, including P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Dynamic career paths
Professional development and robust development opportunities
Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process