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Griffith Foods is a family‑owned product development partner helping food companies meet evolving consumer needs while sustaining the planet. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, Griffith Foods specializes in seasonings, marinades, coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
Title
Global Purchasing Category Manager
Location
Proximity to Alsip, IL, USA; Scarborough, Canada; Monterrey, Mexico; Marinilla, Colombia; and Valls, Spain (hybrid 2–3 days a week).
Compensation
Salary range: $120,000–$150,000 per year (US currency) plus bonus.
Responsibilities
* Work with local and regional buyers to execute agreed global strategies.
* Lead strategic and sustainable sourcing for commodity categories.
* Serve as primary market expert, assessing drivers and communicating risks/opportunities.
* Develop cost budgets for each region.
* Identify opportunities to standardize global suppliers worldwide.
* Own global coverage performance for commodities.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field.
* 7+ years in Category Management and Commodities.
* Proficient in English.
* Willing to travel up to 30 % as required.
What Will Set You Apart
* Master’s degree.
* Ability to speak two or more languages.
* Strong working knowledge of MRP systems.
* Professional certification such as CPIM/APICS/CPM/CIPS.
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long-Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance, and a discretionary bonus target of 18 %.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status, marital status, military status, or any other protected status. All aspects of the employment relationship—including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination—are conducted without discrimination.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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