Global Category Specialist – Personal Care Procurement

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Global Category Specialist to lead procurement strategy for Personal Care products across North America. This remote position offers the chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost‑saving initiatives, and support external contract manufacturing projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement and category strategies for Personal Care items.
• Analyze market trends, supplier benchmarks, and internal data to provide fact‑based recommendations.
• Lead sourcing events, RFx processes, negotiations, and commercial agreement finalization.
• Maintain and grow strategic supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and supply‑chain resilience.
• Support multi‑year category plans and travel up to 25% as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Proven negotiation skills using data, market intelligence, and benchmarking.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Comfortable working across global regions, cultures, and time zones.

Required skills

• Coupa
• SAP
• ETQ

What we offer

• Remote work flexibility.
• Competitive monthly compensation.
• Opportunities to influence global procurement strategy.