Ingredion
agriculture
ProcurementCategoryManager
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“Procurement Category Manager at Ingredion. Skills: category management, sourcing, procurement, agricultural supply chain, supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration. end-to-end category management of assigned agricultural raw material & ingredient categories. category strategy development”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure supply continuity; competitive total cost of ownership; adherence to Ingredion’s sustainability, quality, and compliance standards; Drive value creation initiatives focused on cost optimization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and sustainability improvement across the category; Track, govern, and report category performance, including savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, service improvements, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools
Industry & Context.
Data-driven problem-solving capability, using quantitative and qualitative insights to support sourcing and business decisions
Willingness and ability to travel for supplier, grower, and field experience supporting sustainability, certification, or responsible sourcing initiatives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven track record in sourcing, procurement, category management, or agricultural supply chain roles, Experience working with agricultural commodities, growers, or food and ingredient supply chains, Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems, with the ability to support procurement execution
Nice to Have
Willingness and ability to travel for supplier, grower, and field experience supporting sustainability, certification, or responsible sourcing initiatives
What You'll Do.
end-to-end category management of assigned agricultural raw material & ingredient categories
category strategy development
supplier relationship management
cost and risk optimization
partnering cross-functionally with Operations
ensure supply continuity
competitive total cost of ownership
and adherence to Ingredion’s sustainability
and compliance standards
Own and execute category strategies (full or light) aligned with Ingredion’s Global Procurement Strategic Handbook
including 2 to 3-year outlooks and sourcing roadmaps based on market and supplier insights
Lead strategic sourcing and commercial activities for fruit and vegetable raw material categories
and award recommendations
Drive value creation initiatives focused on cost optimization
and sustainability improvement across the category
Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic suppliers
building long‑term partnerships and leading performance reviews across quality
Proactively manage supply risk
partnering with Quality
and R&D teams to ensure compliance
and supplier qualification
Act as the procurement category lead for Kerr by Ingredion
translating cross‑functional business needs into sourcing strategies that support operations
and customer commitments
and report category performance
and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Planning, and Finance; partnering with Quality, Regulatory, EHSS, and R&D teams; translating cross‑functional business needs into sourcing strategies; Effective cross‑functional collaboration and influence, partnering with internal stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams
Communication Scope
Clear and persuasive communication skills; ability to interpret and apply business, technical, and regulatory information while engaging credibly with suppliers and stakeholders
Full Job Description
**About Ingredion:** Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. **Location:** Salem, OR **Workplace type:** On Site **Help shape the future of Kerr’ by Ingredion 's agricultural supply. **This role is built for a procurement leader who thrives at the intersection of agriculture, strategy, and business impact. You will have the opportunity to influence how Kerr by Ingredion partners with growers and suppliers, navigate volatile markets, and turn insight into action—ensuring the right materials are available, responsibly sourced, and competitively secured. If you enjoy owning decisions, building long‑term supplier partnerships, and translating complexity into measurable value, this role puts you squarely in the driver’s seat. As a **Procurement Category Manager** , will be responsible for the end-to-end category management of assigned agricultural raw material & ingredient categories supporting Kerr by Ingredion. This role owns category strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier relationship management, cost and risk optimization, and value delivery, in alignment with Ingredion’s Global Procurement framework. The role operates as the single-point owner for assigned categories, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Planning, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, competitive total cost of ownership, and adherence to Ingredion’s sustainability, quality, and compliance standards. This
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