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Associate Manager Category - Direct/Ingredients

Tyson Foods Incorporated • Springdale, AR, US • published 2026-09-28 20:55:42.533896

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**Job Details:** **Job Purpose / Summary** The Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for managing a portfolio of direct material categories while providing hands\-on support to senior team members on larger, more complex sourcing initiatives. This position applies core category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management practices, including spend and market analysis, sourcing event support, contract administration, and day\-to\-day supplier relationship management, to help ensure a reliable and cost\-competitive direct material supply. The Associate Manager will build foundational sourcing skills while contributing directly to category strategy and supplier performance. This role also works extensively with cross\-functional partners across the organization. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Manage a defined portfolio of direct material categories, including day\-to\-day sourcing execution, purchase order support, and category performance tracking. * Support Senior Category Managers and the Director on larger or more complex strategic sourcing initiatives, including data gathering, market research, and analysis. * Conduct spend analysis and mar...

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