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Senior Category Manager of Packaging Procurement
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- $128,000 - $192,000 a year
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- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Procurement Excellence Manager (Governance & Process)
Perdue Farms Inc —Salisbury, MD
- $89,000 - $133,000 a year
- 6 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Manager of Digital Procurement and Analytics
Perdue Farms Inc —Salisbury, MD
- $128,000 - $192,000 a year
- 7 years
- System design
- Office
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- Health insurance
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Delaware Elevator —Salisbury, MD
- $78,000 - $133,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
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Senior Category Manager of Capital Procurement
Perdue Farms Inc —Salisbury, MD
- $128,000 - $192,000 a year
- Office
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Senior Category Manager of Packaging Procurement

Perdue Farms Inc -
Salisbury, MD

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Job Details

$128,000 - $192,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

SAP Ariba
Collaboration with product development teams
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Request for proposal
Collaboration with legal team
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

As a Senior Category Manager Packaging Procurement, you will play a strategic role in driving sourcing excellence and supplier performance across key packaging categories that support our operations. In this highly collaborative position, you’ll lead category strategies, manage supplier partnerships, and oversee sourcing initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and long term business value. Partnering closely with cross functional teams, you’ll help align procurement strategies with company goals while identifying opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on procurement operations, strengthen supplier relationships, and help shape the future of packaging solutions across the organization.

The salary range for this position is $128,000.00 - $192,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of long-term packaging category strategies and savings plans.
Perform advanced spend analysis, market research, and competitive benchmarking.
Drive supplier performance improvement through KPIs and strategic business reviews.
Lead complex sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, auctions) for his/her packaging categories.
Develop and implement innovative sourcing solutions to meet evolving needs.
Negotiate contracts with packaging suppliers that create significant value for Perdue.
Partner cross-functionally across Perdue, especially with R&D packaging engineers and Marketing, on the packaging category strategies, innovation, optimization, and key initiatives.
Partner with Procurement CoE to standardize sourcing templates and tools.
Ensure contracts meet financial, operational, and compliance standards.
Track contract milestones, expirations, and renewal timelines.
Act as the primary contact for packaging suppliers.
Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues and lead supplier development efforts.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and workflows.
Lead high-profile or complex sourcing projects.
Champion process improvements and best practice adoption.
Lead knowledge-sharing and capability building across procurement.
Support talent development within the function.

Minimum Education and Experience

10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with at least 3-5 years in packaging procurement.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations, RFx management, and contract execution.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and legal.
Advanced proficiency in ERP and sourcing platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba).

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

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Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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