Category Manager Indirect

Procurement Category Manager - Indirect

Caring for skin means caring for people.

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and fosters innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.

• A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Nimble teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values acumen, aptitude and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive
• A collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity and courage

Unique benefits that consider the whole person.

We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:

• Summer Friday hours
• Paid Parental Leave

• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)

• Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model - a hybrid of in-office collaboration and remote focused work days

The Procurement Category Manager- North America Indirect is responsible for the definition & deployment of category strategies for North America spend in synchronization with global & regional category strategies based on related business priorities, strategic SC and procurement frameworks (e.g. ways of working in matrix) and continuous alignment with relevant business stakeholders within the organization to improve effective Business Partnering. Responsible for contract handling, negotiation and all procurement activities for assigned North America spend and suppliers within the attended Indirect categories, against the overall target to improve the procurement value contribution (e.g. cost development, supply security, improved services, agility, innovation etc.) using the full range of options available in the market. Responsible for compliance with procurement standards and processes as well as driving supplier relationship management. This role will be based out of the US headquarters in Stamford, CT. and subject to the Hybrid working policy which does require three days in the office.

We are looking for an individual who can start fast ('check all the boxes') and may also bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring new skills to the team. Key deliverables of the role will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement and supervise local procurement category strategies for various Indirect spend defined as locally or regionally sourced by procurement. The spend budget for these categories will range from $25MM to $45MM USD.
• Support the implementation of the Beiersdorf Supply Chain strategy from both a global and regional perspective.
• Market Analysis/ Market Research, identify, document and maintain supplier pools for Indirect spend categories. Lead, analyze and present results of market tenders.
• Negotiate, review and maintain all Master Service Agreements (MSA) & Supply Agreements (SA) within areas of defined spend responsibility.
• Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with demand owners on business strategies and or project objectives to select the best suppliers with the most cost effective and or valuable solution.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously with very short deadlines.
• Provide operational support as needed for the systematic ordering of materials and services thru the defined "Purchase to Pay" process.
• Responsible to ensure all Procurement Compliance requirements are adhered too.
• Responsible to achieve all required procurement KPIs in the defined areas of responsibility.
• Actively leading Supplier Relationships and necessary issues as needed.
• Work closely & collaboratively with team members on various strategic & operational topics as needed.
• Support various administrative procurement tasks as required (i.e. organizational training, process documentation, reporting, etc.)

• Bachelor's Degree in business / marketing or equivalent
• 5 plus years strategic procurement experience, preferred category experience in "Indirect" goods and services.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or related field a plus
• Demonstrable use of best in class sourcing tools and techniques (RFI, RFQ, category analysis and market research)
• Validated experience in negotiating, contract review, supplier management principles and project management
• Ability to work well within a cross-functional team in highly collaborative work environment
• Experience working in fast paced environment with evolving deadlines
• Proven strong partner management skills
• Demonstrated passion for procurement and driving of continuous improvement initiatives
• Critical thinking skills, ability to find solutions to complex problems without guidance
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates accountability for actions, learns from mistakes and applies takeaways
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
• Proficient in persuasive communication
• Demonstrates natural curiosity and is a continuous learner
• Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SRM/SAP/ERP/ E-Sourcing (Ariba)/Power BI systems desirable
• Ability to travel up to 20%

At Beiersdorf, we embrace Diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2024
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team 2023, 2024
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2022, 2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Happiest Employees 2022,2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
• Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 5% of companies for CEO rating on Comparably
• Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 10% of companies for Leadership rating on Comparably

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.