Assoc Mgr Category Procurement

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Posted Date:
Oct 1, 2026

Requisition Number: 130570

Location:

Hershey, PA /Open to Remote

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom.

Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally is part of how we do business every day.

This role organizes and executes procurement work that often spans multiple teams or functional areas. The role independently manages defined work streams or projects within an assigned area of responsibility, applying intermediate procurement knowledge to support category strategies and sourcing activities. It influences procurement outcomes through subject matter expertise, problem resolution, and coordination with internal stakeholders. The position increasingly engages and influences stakeholders while driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency and overall business performance.

• Manage Procurement Projects or Processes:
  Independently manages procurement projects or owned processes within a defined area. Ensures work is completed with accuracy, appropriate stakeholder engagement, and alignment to procurement policies. Identifies opportunities to enhance the efficiency or quality of the assigned process.
• Conduct Supplier and Market Analysis:
  Performs research, supplier assessments, and baseline market analysis to inform category strategies. Synthesizes data into actionable insights and communicates implications clearly. Identifies emerging risks, opportunities, or supplier performance issues requiring escalation.
• Support Contracting and Negotiation
  
  Activities:
  
  Prepares documents, gathers inputs, and coordinates contract reviews to support negotiation cycles. Ensures alignment to templates, policies, and compliance requirements. Identifies contractual inconsistencies and engages category owners to address them.
• Collaborate Across Functions to Resolve Issues:
  Works with functions such as Planning, Finance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve procurement-related challenges.…