Assoc Mgr Category Procurement

Location: Hershey, PA
Career Level: S40

Why Hershey

At The Hershey Company, we make more moments of goodness through some of the world's most iconic brands, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Dot's Pretzels, Lesser Evil and more. Our team supports a global portfolio of over 90 brands, creating opportunities to shape strategies and drive impact across a breadth of businesses that few companies can offer. While many organizations focus on a handful of brands, Hershey provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. What truly sets us apart is our legacy. Inspired by Milton Hershey's belief that business should create opportunity for others, we have been making a positive impact for more than a century through our commitment to communities, philanthropy, and our longstanding partnership with Milton Hershey School. When you join Hershey, you become part of a company where purpose, growth, and making a difference are woven into how we do business every day.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Associate Manager, Category Procurement serves as the sugar analyst, providing market analysis, pricing intelligence and cost modeling to inform sourcing and buying decisions for Sugar.  The role also supports category sourcing activities for Specialty Ingredients including Colors and Juices, leading contract negotiations and supplier relationships for assigned categories. Works closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Sustainability teams.  The position drives value creation, business continuity, and procurement strategic initiatives.

What will you do?

• Deliver sugar analyst responsibilities including financials tracking, strat plan and standards setting and establishing and managing contracts in SAP and iRely.

• Lead procurement team financial and accounting requirements, including quarterly derivatives, daily margins, re-export sugar program and broader financial reporting.

• Develop and execute Specialty ingredient category strategies for categories such as colors and juices to support cost, service, quality and supply objectives.

• Deliver value including financial results, such as identifying and executing CI opportunities, beneficial terms and supply readiness to deliver innovation agenda and timeline.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business needs and growth initiatives.

• Categories Supported – Sugar (analyst), Colors and Juices (buyer)

• Financial Impact – Provides analysis that supports category spend management, savings delivery and risk mitigation.

• Supplier Interface – supports commercial contacts for assigned suppliers

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field of study, or equivalent experience, required.

Experience: Knowledge/relevant experience in materials management, sourcing or procurement related supply chains.

• Financial acumen and experience connecting work to top and bottom-line initiatives.

• Strong analytical, project management, and technology capabilities, including experience leveraging data, digital tools, and AI solutions.

• Effective communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health begin on Day 1.

• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match

• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable

• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.