Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing Puszkarska 7MKraków 30-644Poland

About the role:

As a Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing, you will play a key role in leading global sourcing and procurement strategies across direct-spend categories supporting Herbalife's products. Acting as the subject matter expert in Contract Manufacturing sourcing, you will work closely with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and business stakeholders to drive cost savings, mitigate supply risks, improve supply chain performance, and introduce innovation across Herbalife's global operations.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, business analytics, and global project leadership. You will have the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions on a global scale while supporting product innovation and long-term business growth.

In this role, you will:

• Build strategic partnerships with key Contract Manufacturers and Dispute Resolution
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements that deliver favorable commercial terms for Herbalife.
• Conduct Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and regular supplier business reviews.
• Lead global cross-functional teams focused on optimizing supply chains across multiple regions and business units.
• Develop and execute long-term category and commodity strategies to drive efficiency, innovation, and value creation.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities;
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, capacity commitments, tooling investments and long-term agreements.
• Drive cost transparency through open-book models
• Support Research & Development initiatives by providing commodity expertise, cost analysis, and supply chain risk assessments for new products.
• Monitor commodity markets and proactively identify opportunities to manage cost fluctuations and supply risks.
• Prepare spend, savings, risk and supplier-performance reporting for senior stakeholders.

Our requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Around 10 years of purchasing or procurement experience, with contract manufacturing sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
• Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing efficiencies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop long-term business and category plans.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Experience working within global and cross-functional environments.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong English communication skills

What we offer:

• Luxmed VIP package sponsored by the company.
• Mybenefit System (Kafeteria or Multisport Card).
• Life and Health Insurance.
• Extra hours off - wellness hours 15h per year.
• Hybrid work - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home.
• Annual bonus + Easter, Christmas & Vacation bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and access to online training environments like free access to the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Unlimited access to company products in the kitchen.
• Free parking slots - first come first served via company application.
• Family and entertainment events like Santa Clause and Children's Day.
• Possibility to shape our company through CI activities & programs.

Who we are:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight management and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated independent Members in more than 90 countries.

Our company offers a culture focused on people, their needs, relationships and careers – helping talents grow and giving them a chance to change lives.

Learn more: https://www.herbalife.com

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