# Mgr Category Procurement

Hiring organization: [The Hershey Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-hershey-company)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/64e022d9-3cc9-4231-95ae-37c3b4d7df73

Listed on The Hershey Company's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Hershey, PA

## Summary

This role manages procurement categories worth over $100 million, developing strategic sourcing plans and leading supplier relationships while overseeing a small team. It's ideal for someone with supply chain expertise who can balance cost optimization, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

_Our summary, not The Hershey Company's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAP, SWOT Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, economics, or related field or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of materials management, sourcing, or procurement experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles
- Strong RFP and contract negotiation experience
- Ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
- Agile and flexible approach to changing demands
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn at a challenging pace
- Regional travel up to 25% in North America

## Nice to have

- Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods
- Experience sourcing both direct and indirect materials and services
- Experience with analytics, technology solutions, or AI applications

Apply on The Hershey Company's site: https://careers.thehersheycompany.com/job/Hershey-Mgr-Category-Procurement-PA-17033/1383964400/