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Category Development Executive
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$113k-$170k/yr HybridFull Time
Gallo
Gallo: Produces and distributes wine and spirits globally.
3+ YOEBachelor's or Master's with multiple years of category development or sales experience; valid driver’s license, liquor license as required, ability to travel up to 25%, supervisory experience preferred.
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Category Development Manager (Beverage)
Wauconda, Illinois, United States
$100k-$135k/yr HybridFull Time
Synergy Flavors
Synergy Flavors: Develops and manufactures flavors and essences for food and beverages.
8+ YOEBachelor’s in Business/Marketing or Food Science; 8+ years in product management, marketing or sales in food ingredients/flavor; experience in new product development; cross-functional leadership.
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Category Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$159k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pregis
Pregis: Provides protective packaging solutions and automated packaging equipment globally.
6+ YOEOwnership of Air Systems product line; develop/execute category strategy, pricing, forecasting, NPD prioritization; bachelor\u0002s required, mba preferred; 6+ years relevant experience.
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Category Manager - Albertsons
Boise or Chicago or San Francisco or Seattle or Philadelphia or Portland or Boston or Los Angeles or Phoenix or Dallas
$88k-$121k/yr RemoteFull Time
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Campbell'sNasdaq: CPB: Manufacturer of branded soups, snacks, and beverage products.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree required, 4+ years CPG sales/category management/data analytics experience, proficiency with syndicated and loyalty data (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, EYC), space management tools (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, ProSpace), and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; remote role with ~10% travel.
Circana (IRI), Nielsen/NielsenIQ, EYC, Albertsons Media Collective, JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, ProSpace, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI
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Category Manager – Body Components
Lisle, Illinois, United States
$82k-$124k/yr OnsiteFull Time
International Motors
International Motors: Manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, and diesel engines.
1+ YOEDevelop and execute category strategies for body components; lead sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, and cross-functional teams; automotive/manufacturing experience preferred.
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Category Insights Analyst (Specialty Small Format)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$70k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mark Anthony Group
Mark Anthony Group: Manufactures and distributes premium alcoholic and ready-to-drink beverages.
1+ YOEAnalyze POS scan and household panel data, develop data-driven recommendations for assortment and merchandising; 1+ years CPG/category insights preferred; strong Excel, QlikView, PowerPoint skills; Circana/Numerator experience preferred.
Circana, Numerator, Microsoft Excel, QlikView, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Associate Specialist, Sourcing Category Manager, Technology Applications
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$96k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northern Trust
Northern TrustNASDAQ: NTRS: Financial services for individuals, families, and global institutions.
6+ YOEDevelop sourcing strategies, lead RFx and negotiations, draft and administer contracts, manage supplier performance, and maintain procurement processes; requires advanced Excel and ERP/PeopleSoft experience.
Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, ERP, Contract Management System (ECM)
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Customer Development Manager, Menards & Jetro (Rosemont, IL, US)
Rosemont or New York City or Newark
$110k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-PalmoliveNYSE: CL: Manufactures and sells oral, personal, home, and pet care.
5+ YOEDrive sales with retailers Menards and Jetro; develop strategies, negotiate contracts, forecast, manage spend and P&L; collaborate cross-functionally; 5+ years in sales/category; strong analytics.
Microsoft Office, Google Sheets
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Regional Deli Business Development Manager (Austin, MN preferred)
Austin or Chicago or Eden Prairie or Bethlehem or Bedminster
$106k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hormel Foods
Hormel FoodsNYSE: HRL: Global manufacturer of branded meat and food products.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years commercial experience in sales/category management, strong analytics, Microsoft Office proficiency, retail customer and RFP experience, excellent communication and presentation skills.
Microsoft Office
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Finance Lead, Category Finance – Cheese
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
6+ YOEBachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business,6+ years finance experience with forecasting/planning,advanced Microsoft Excel and modeling,ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle),strong cross-functional communication and people development skills.
Microsoft Excel, SAP, Oracle
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Product Manager - Strategic Vendor & New Product Development
East Windsor or Batavia or Garner
$155k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parksite
Parksite: Wholesale distributor of specialty building products for construction markets.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in business, supply chain, marketing, operations or related (MBA preferred); 10+ years in vendor/portfolio/product/category management; strong negotiation, strategic, and cross-functional leadership skills; domestic travel ~30–40%; able to pass drug screen/physical/background and authorized to work in the U.S.
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Sr. Manager, Marketing, Savory & B&B, T&HS, USCAN
Bridgewater or Westchester
$149k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ingredion
IngredionNYSE: INGR: Produces plant-based ingredients like starches, sweeteners, and proteins.
8+ YOE8–12+ years in category/marketing leadership, preferably in B2B food ingredients; experience with new category development, growth initiatives, and sales collaboration.
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Manager II (Chicago, IL, US)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$108k-$192k/yr HybridFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/Engineering/Math/Tech or related with 2 years IT experience; or Bachelor’s in any field with 3 years IT experience; 1 year in multiple technology areas across categories.
Programming Languages, Web Technologies, Development Frameworks and Tools, Databases, Data Management, Cloud Services, DevOps, Networking, Enterprise Software and Business Applications, Testing and QA Tools, Security & Compliance Tools, Integration Services, Project Management Methodologies & Tools, UI/UX, Mobile Development
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Sr. Global Procurement Manager, Carling
Chicago or Texas
$141k-$204k/yr HybridFull Time
Littelfuse
LittelfuseNASDAQ: LFUS: Designs and manufactures components for circuit protection and sensing.
Lead global procurement, develop category strategies, manage suppliers, drive cost savings, and lead cross-functional teams.
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Lead Shopper Consumer Insights
Chicago or Minneapolis or Atlanta
OnsiteFull Time
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions: Provides outsourced sales, merchandising, and marketing for consumer brands.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree, 6–8 years relevant experience in syndicated data/category management, strong analytical and presentation skills, ability to work with large datasets and client leadership.
POS
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Lead Shopper Consumer Insights
Chicago or Minneapolis or Atlanta
$78k-$101k/yr RemoteFull Time
Advantage Solutions
Advantage SolutionsNASDAQ: ADV: Provides outsourced sales, merchandising, and marketing services to brands.
6+ YOE6+ years experience in syndicated data, category management or shopper insights; bachelor’s degree; strong analytics, storytelling, and client engagement skills; ability to work with large datasets and shopper panel/geodemographic data.
POS
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Senior Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components
Rosemont or Milwaukee
$130k-$168k/yr HybridFull Time
Regal Rexnord
Regal RexnordNYSE: RRX: Manufacturer of electric motors and motion control systems.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtLead global sourcing for machined, stamped, and cast components; manage a team; develop category strategies; negotiate contracts; 7+ years in industrial procurement.
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Head of Sourcing - Indirect Spend
Northbrook or Chicago
$138k-$175k/yr HybridFull Time
UL Solutions
UL SolutionsNYSE: ULS: Provides safety science testing, inspection, and certification services globally.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree, 10+ years developing and executing category strategies for enterprise IT and services; CPM/CPSM a plus; proven supplier negotiations, contracting, spend analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Brand Manager - Hybrid/Remote
Manteno, Illinois, United States
$100k-$115k/yr HybridFull Time
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer: Manufactures plant-based specialty dough and frozen pizza products.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in marketing/CPG or related, 5+ years in innovation/product development/brand or category management in CPG, experience with syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, SPINS, Circana), Stage-Gate, project leadership and commercialization.
IRI, Nielsen, SPINS, Circana, Stage-Gate
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Industry Market Manager - Food & Nutrition
North Liberty or Chicago
HybridFull Time
Brenntag
BrenntagFrankfurt Stock Exchange: BNR: Distributes chemicals and ingredients to global industrial markets.
10+ YOELeader to build and manage a Product Management team; develop regional category/vendor strategies; vendor management, budgeting, KPI ownership; university degree and 10 years' experience in functional food distribution or specialty ingredients; Microsoft Office, Salesforce, SharePoint skills.
Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint
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