Regional Category Manager (Procurement) - Quincy, IL

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Job Description Regional Category Manager (Procurement) – Animal & Pet Nutrition Location: Harvard, IL; Quincy, IL; or Effingham, IL Reports to: Global Animal and Pet Nutrition Director Role: We are seeking a Regional Category Manager (Procurement) to lead sourcing, systems and people across North America for animal and pet nutrition categories, including vitamins, proteins, and grains, with annual spend exceeding $300 million (NA). In this role, you will define and execute sourcing strategies, manage supply risk, and leverage market intelligence to secure critical materials. You will collaborate with regional and global teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to drive value, compliance, and continuous improvement, while influencing key decisions at the leadership level. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Execution: - Define and deliver the North America Category Procurement Strategy in alignment with global objectives. - Lead sourcing strategies across vitamins, amino acids, and minerals managing a combined spend of $300M+. - Establish and drive category KPIs, including cost savings, working capital improvements, and supply continuity metrics. - Anticipate and manage category ri...