Full-Time
Manager Category Procurement
Hershey
10,001+ employees
Manufacturer of snacks and confectionery brands
No salary listed
Hershey, PA, USA
In Person
Up to 25% domestic travel within North America.
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- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics or related field of study, or equivalent experience, required.
- 5-7 years knowledge/relevant experience in materials management, sourcing or procurement and related supply chains.
- Regional travel in North America requirement could reach 25%
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP
- Lead the development and management of category strategy, strategic sourcing plans and execution to ensure supply resilience, BCPs, multi-year roadmap for Continuous Improvement, innovation and sustainability to unlock values, deliver competitive advantages and proactively support business needs
- Strategy includes, but not be limited to, Supplier Segmentation, SWOT analysis, Should Cost Model, Industry Benchmarking, Strategic considerations for the category alternative options and qualification, sustainable sourcing all integrated into strategic sourcing plans
- Refresh category strategy at least once every 12-months to ensure competitive advantage for the Hershey Company in each market and meets the most recent business needs & requirements
- Utilize data and tech including but not limit to spend analytics to identify areas of sourcing/savings opportunity in assigned categories.
- Risk management strategies development based on market dynamics analysis, supply and demand data, historical & current trends etc. Secure approval from CCC and lead flawless execution to bring competitive advantages to the Hershey Company’s total cost of ownership, cost visibility and manage prices fluctuations
- Build forecast for annual budgeting and strategic budgeting plans for the category leverage the market trend & information
- Leverage data & tech to drive efficiency and advance the analytical capabilities
- Implement supplier relationship management program and manage contract negotiation. Collaborate with supplier executives to obtain preferential business terms and performance for the Hershey Company
- Build regular meeting and governance cadence to manage the engagement and deliver contractual commitments.
- Identify and activate benefits beyond contractual commitments.
- Manage supplier performance issues and challenges with potential exit plans due to loss of business, performance or other risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team on new supplier identification, development and qualification.
- Routinely pursue knowledge of relevant industries market trends and technology improvements. Use current information in evaluation of suppliers' capabilities and to determine potential uses of other alternatives to improve cost and performance
- Lead the partnership with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and other appropriate departments to identify and lead innovation sourcing and continuous improvement such as cost savings, quality improvements, alternate supplier qualifications, supplier diversity, and working capital improvement.
- Minimize supplier proliferation and drive key Supply Chain 2.0 deliverables
- Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods and sourcing of both direct and indirect materials/services is preferred
Hershey makes and sells snacks and confections under many well-known brands, such as HERSHEY’S, REESE’S, KIT KAT, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, and SkinnyPop, earning billions in revenue each year. Its products are created by baking, molding, and packaging chocolate bars, candy, and snack foods so they can be enjoyed by consumers and distributed through retailers around the world. What sets Hershey apart is its large, diverse brand portfolio and its long-standing commitment to responsible business practices and community support, including education initiatives like the Milton Hershey School. The company’s goal is to create more moments of goodness for people by delivering trusted snacks while supporting its people and communities through sustainability and social programs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Derry Township (Dauphin County), Pennsylvania
Founded
1894
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Reese's Pieces Chocolate Cookie launch on July 17, 2026 targets texture-driven snacking growth after a decade.
- ONE x Reese's protein bar with 18g protein offsets rising cocoa costs by diversifying into less cocoa-intensive categories.
- US President Heather Hoytink's PepsiCo background drives execution across confection, salty, and protein snacking portfolios.
What critics are saying
- Reese's flavor formulation using peanut butter flavor instead of actual peanut butter triggers customer backlash within 6–12 months.
- Cocoa price volatility and US import tariffs compress gross margins, blocking the projected 400-bp rebound by late 2026.
- Persistent PGPR and TBHQ in Reese's products forces Whole Foods bans, risking over 20% revenue loss from premium channels within 12–24 months.
What makes Hershey unique
- Hershey leads North American confectionery with dominant Reese's, Hershey's, and Twizzlers brands.
- One Hershey strategy unifies candy, salty snacks, and protein under a single commercial engine.
- Outcome-based media activation with Mutinex reduces $2B annual marketing model cycles from months to weeks.
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Hershey announces tweak to sweet staple, marking first spinoff to iconic candy in 10 years. by Matthew Duckworth Fri, July 10, 2026 at 7:07 AM Updated Fri, July 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM The Hershey Company is set to launch a change to an iconic sweet treat, providing a batch made in heaven sure to leave customers' taste buds crumbling. (Hershey Company) DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) - The Hershey Company is set to launch a change to an iconic sweet treat, introducing a batch made sure to leave customers' taste buds wanting more. On Wednesday, Hershey announced that Reese's Pieces is getting its first innovation in the last decade with the launch of Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Chookie. The Hershey Company is set to launch a change to an iconic sweet treat, providing a batch made in heaven sure to leave customers' taste buds crumbling. (Hershey Company) The new poppable snack will still offer a bold blend of the brand's iconic creamy peanut butter flavor with a crispy cookie center, providing customers with what Hershey described as "layers of flavor and texture in every bite." "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to give consumers a fresh way to experience it," said Melissa Blette, senior Reese's brand manager at The Hershey Company. "REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie delivers a perfect balance of our legendary peanut butter flavor with a sweet crunch, creating an entirely new shareable snacking experience for the fan-favorite candy." Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie will launch on July 17 in pouches with king-size options to be released later this year, Hershey confirmed in a release. Dozens of fire trucks line Susquehanna River for annual muster in Harrisburg
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Hersey's supports sustainable peanuts. At the USA Peanut Congress recently, the Hershey Company, who buys lots of peanuts and peanut butter, Kyle Feaster said the industry needs to continue their efforts to show they're sustainable in the future and be able to talk about it and prove it. He said their goal at Hershey is to know their source of resilient ingredients. Will they be there in the future? And will the relevance of their portfolio offerings mean the company will move in the future forward? Environmental sustainability risk management reveals key areas to focus on within the peanut supply chain, such as watershed health. Is there a long-term water availability and pressure on regional resources to stop producing enough water to feed the crop? The risk of water scarcity affects crop stability over time, he said. Work together on watershed stewardship to support effective and long-term supply. He noted that resilient peanuts with regenerative agriculture, one, you'll find out that maintaining soil health and changing weather and environmental pressures, keeping up with the agricultural news, also yield and input variability are important to the company, along with farm economics and supply stability. Well, that's the part, that's what the big companies are saying. Know your product and be sure you can prove the future. Audio Reporting by Tyron Spearman for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored Content
Hershey sees World Cup, America 250 boosting chocolate sales. PUBLISHED: June 22, 2026 at 6:40 AM EDT By Peyton Forte Summer events, including the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary, could spur sales of sweet treats, making now a key time to snap up beaten-down shares of Hershey Co., according to the candy and snack maker's newest Wall Street bull. Evercore ISI's David Palmer has raised his recommendation on Hershey, boosting it to outperform from in-line while maintaining a Street-high $255 price target, implying shares could rally nearly 30% over the next 12 months. "There are reasons to expect Hershey's chocolate consumption to ramp into the summer with merchandising, innovation and tentpole events," including the 250th Anniversary of America and FIFA World Cup, Palmer wrote in a note to clients. He added that a solid Halloween sales season and the upcoming Hershey movie, set for theatrical release in late November, could also lift growth in the second half of the year. The call comes after a sustained selloff for Hershey shares, which fell more than 20% over March and April amid broader market weakness stemming from the war with Iran. Though the stock has regained some of its losses in the last few weeks, it's still 17% below a late-February peak. After the slump, Hershey shares trade at about 19 times 2027 earnings estimates, a key level, according to Palmer. "When Hershey falls under 20x, it averages about 20% upside in the following year," Palmer wrote. While Palmer estimates that Hershey's chocolate segment has lost some market share in the last 12 weeks amid a shorter-than-usual Easter selling period and increased competition from Dubai Chocolate, Lindt and Ferrero, the rate of decline should improve over the coming year with Hershey expanding its premium offerings. Hershey also has key growth opportunities outside of chocolate in brands including Sour Strips, Jolly Rancher, Lesser Evil, Dot's Pretzels and SkinnyPop, he said. "The pipeline and innovation in sweets, better-for-you, and premium are a clear opportunity," Palmer said. RevContent feed.