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Job Number #174493 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
As the Procurement Manager, Demand Services, you will join our Global Procurement Organization to lead the strategic sourcing and commercial management for the $100MM North America Warehousing portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Demand Services Procurement for North America and Hill's, you will act as a key strategic advisor within our end-to-end supply chain services team. Developing and implementing next-generation warehousing strategies, you will have the unique opportunity to head high-visibility automation blueprints and shape the global "Warehouse of the Future" framework. Influencing cross-functional leadership and major third-party logistics (3PL) providers, you will directly drive value, innovation, and network resilience across an organization trusted in households worldwide.
Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end category strategies and major request-for-proposal (RFP) processes for North America warehousing services, including 3PL providers, pallets, and large-scale facility automation initiatives across real estate and operational expenditure streams
- Drive cost excellence and cash generation targets across the logistics network by championing advanced should-cost modeling and negotiating long-term agreements with built-in continuous improvement metrics
- Deploy comprehensive supplier governance, holistic risk assessments, and material segmentation frameworks to systematically eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and advance network resilience
- Manage the complete contract lifecycle from requirements gathering to execution, leveraging digital Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools to guarantee 100% compliance with corporate procurement policies
- Elevate partnerships with strategic suppliers through a formalized Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, tracking performance via automated scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to foster joint value and innovation
- Integrate corporate value-driven sustainability roadmaps into sourcing strategies, accelerating supplier risk assessments and expanding the localized supplier diversity network
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.- 8+ years of professional procurement or strategic sourcing experience or 6+ years experience with a Master's degree.
- Proven experience managing the full end-to-end commissioning cycle, including supplier tendering or commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
- Strong technical proficiency with enterprise procurement administration systems (such as SAP Ariba or Master Data Management tools) alongside standard corporate workspace applications
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, with a proven track record of negotiating high-value logistics agreements exceeding $10MM USD- Advanced degree or specialized focus in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable discipline
- Strong alignment with core leadership principles: a demonstrated ability to cultivate trust by listening with empathy, create the future through professional curiosity, and commit to high-performance impact
- Outstanding cross-functional influencing and communication skills, with the capability to act as a trusted advisor and present complex business cases directly to senior supply chain leadership
- Passion for digital transformation, with experience integrating advanced market intelligence, automated tools, or AI-driven analytics into daily sourcing workflows
Compensation and BenefitsSalary Range $124,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
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