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Job Details

Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time

Country / City: United States / Stamford, CT

Company: Beiersdorf Inc.

Job Function: Supply Chain Management

Your Tasks

• Strategic Category Management: Develop and execute end-to-end category strategies aligned with regional and global business priorities, identifying sourcing opportunities, cost efficiencies and long-term value creation.

• VAS / Co-Packing Operations: Gain a deep understanding of co-packing operations, business requirements and operational cost drivers, ensuring commercial strategies support business needs.

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations: Lead sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management and implementation.

• Cost & Financial Analysis: Analyze cost structures, pricing models, rate cards, overheads and operational expenses to identify savings opportunities, investigate pricing discrepancies and support cost reconciliation with Finance.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance, lead commercial discussions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and other business stakeholders to develop solutions and influence commercial decisions.

• Project Management: Lead cross-functional sourcing and procurement projects, managing multiple priorities, stakeholders and deliverables to ensure successful execution.

• Performance & Process Management: Monitor category spend, savings, supplier performance and contractual compliance, identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.

Base Salary Range: $94,300.00- $118,200.00 base salary

Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills and other factors.

Your Profile

• Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.

• 4-5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing , with flexibility to consider more junior profiles with strong procurement foundations and growth potential.

• Previous experience in Category Management and Supplier Management is essential.

• Experience in VAS / Co-Packing is highly preferred, followed by broader Supply Chain Procurement experience.

• Knowledge of Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, Logistics or Waste Management is a strong plus.

• Experience managing supplier portfolios, spend analysis, sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations and contract management.

• Strong understanding of cost structures, pricing models, cost drivers and financial analysis.

• Exposure to manufacturing, fulfillment or operational environments is desirable.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities, including the ability to develop executive presentations and communicate procurement strategies and business results.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is a plus.

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decisions without direct authority.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proactive, adaptable and results-oriented, with strong analytical thinking, initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Base Salary Range: $94,300.00 - $118,200.00 base salary

Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills and other factors.

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About Beiersdorf

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Join Beiersdorf as our Procurement Category Manager - Indirects, North America, where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive procurement strategies across key Supply Chain categories, including Value Added Services (VAS/Co-Packing), Customs Brokerage and Waste Management.

In this role, you will take ownership of a $15M USD supplier portfolio, transforming business needs into strategic sourcing opportunities, driving commercial excellence and building strong supplier partnerships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across North America, combining strategic thinking, financial acumen and operational understanding to optimize costs, strengthen supply chain performance and deliver sustainable business value.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to go beyond traditional purchasing, influence business decisions and make a tangible impact on how our supply chain operates.

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Your benefits

International Work Environment

Critical Illness Policy

Attractive Salary

Buddies & Mentoring

Modern Office & Equipment

Health & Wellbeing Offers

Corporate Training & Development

International Work Environment

Critical Illness Policy

Attractive Salary

Buddies & Mentoring

Modern Office & Equipment

Health & Wellbeing Offers

Corporate Training & Development

Get to know: Ceren

Working at Beiersdorf has been an amazing experience. I get to collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world in a vibrant and supportive environment, shaping exciting projects and fostering strong partnerships. The company's focus on teamwork and care makes the job rewarding, and Beiersdorf truly lives by its motto, '''Care Beyond Skin.''' If you''re looking for a place where you can grow personally and professionally, this is it.

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At Beiersdorf we embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply and are ready to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process. In order to avoid bias in the selection process, we encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.

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