Regional Category Manager Americas - Packaging

Regional Category Manager Americas - Packaging

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Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Regional Category Manager to join our growing team.

• Provide regional input and procurement execution support to Regional Procurement Directors and Global Category Managers for selected Global with Regional Input spend categories.
• Support strategic sourcing activities including RFI/RFP framework development, identification of existing or new supplier sources, supplier proposal evaluation (quantitative & qualitative), supplier negotiations and results analysis, contract award execution.
• Analyze and monitor regional market conditions, supplier base, cost drivers and industry trends to support Global Category Strategy and Go‑To‑Market plans.
• Contribute to Category Strategy workshops by reviewing category profiles, identifying opportunities and defining segment strategies.
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key regional and local suppliers with multiple PVM Operating Company touchpoints.
• Manage supplier performance issues and lead regional supplier review meetings using KPI scorecards and performance reporting.
• Manage contract amendments (artwork, pricing, materials) and follow through on implementation at the local level.
• Drive sustainability initiatives for assigned categories in partnership with Regional Procurement Directors and the Global Procurement Team.
• Explore opportunities and projects to advance PVM sustainability goals; align and train local buyers and stakeholders; report progress accurately and on time.
• Champion Group Procurement’s Digital Enablement initiatives by promoting adoption, training local buyers, ensuring timely rollout and sharing feedback for improvement.
• Lead regional budget, estimates and reporting processes for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Procurement Controller and GPS teams to deliver reporting goals and support continuous improvement.
• Coach local buyers to ensure excellence in sourcing execution, performance management, sustainability, digital tools and reporting.
• Maintain strong communication with Group Procurement to align on strategy, priorities and performance outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field required.
• Fluent, professional-level Spanish with strong negotiation capability; bilingual Spanish/English essential.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative, able to work autonomously and influence without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership decision‑making.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; skilled in interpreting trends and presenting insights.
• Experience working across multiple countries in the Americas region preferred.
• Background in consumer goods packaging is beneficial; relevant experience in personal care, cosmetics or other consumer sectors also considered.

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country.
• Annual bonus potential and merit‑based increases.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual well‑being subsidy.
• 20 weeks maternity & 12 weeks paternity leave options.
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement.
• Tuition‑Free College Program or free continued education (BA, Masters, etc.).
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos).

Cincinnati

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Food and Beverage Services

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.