Provides overall support of the Procurement team through assigned responsibilities and additional Category Management duties as required. Responsible for creating and executing strategies and tactics to deliver Raw Materials, Packaging and/or Indirect supplies to meet the needs of the business. This includes evaluating opportunities, analyzing data and making decisions to balance quality, cost and surety of supply to optimize business results. General responsibilities include item set-up/maintenance, supplier evaluation and performance management, regulatory compliance, volume forecast review and adjustments, risk assessment and mitigation and other Category Management related duties as assigned. Understand Business Requirements and Challenges through interviews with key stakeholders (Operations, Planning, R&D, Finance, Purchasing, Procurement Services, Sales, Engineering, etc) Identify and manage exceptions to established Supplier Performance targets Review and adjust Supplier Forecasts and resolve discrepancies with Suppliers to ensure efficient inventory management and product flow Prepare and report data as needed/requested to management. Track and report Supplier Risk and facilitate Mitigation Strategy Development and Implementation Forecast communication with suppliers (reviewing and sending monthly updates) KPI metric review and communication with Category Managers Development of Standard Work Practices (SWI) to deliver consistent execution and improve efficiency Commodity tracking, analysis, trend identification and reporting to the Category Management teams Manage and complete sustainability requests from Sales Assist in executing monthly cost forecasting process Develop, roll-out and maintain monthly market trend reporting process Complete SRSA process for new items and lead communication with cross functional teams Manage ingredient testing and set-up Support Category Managers in SIR Reviews Prepare and load cost updates into systems to support the Category Mangers Coordinate, schedule and organize Quarterly Business Reviews (QB - Rs) for strategic Suppliers Identify, analyze and provide insights on Supplier Scorecards to Category Managers Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.