Remote Procurement Category Manager Jobs
Remote procurement category manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, at remote-first companies and large enterprises with distributed supply chain teams. From mid-level category roles to senior strategic positions, employers hiring remotely right now include Amcor, Amgen, and Fairfield. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Come join our table!
At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you’re joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it’s our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we’re committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.
Job purpose
This position is responsible for building, implementing, and managing our category spend and strategy for Idahoan’s Ingredient spend (not including Raw Materials/Potatoes) throughout the Idahoan Supply Chain network. As an integral part of Idahoan’s Procurement Team, you will work to find suppliers and resources that fit with our business goals and customer demands. You will be a key contributor to support the growth, innovation, and sustainability ambitions of the business. You will lead and contribute to key sourcing projects relating to internal production, while monitoring and driving key performance indicators related to financial performance, quality, standardization across sites, Design to Value (DTV) and responsible sourcing, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This role reports to the Senior Director – Sourcing & IBP and will closely partner with our R&D and Quality teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for all Ingredient spend
- Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, including the preparation and execution of all RFP, RFQ and RFI processes, as well as direct negotiations
- Partner with R&D to identify alternate and innovative ideas/suppliers to provide business solutions, challenge requirements, and specifications to create a competitive advantage
- Develop qualified, competitive sources of supply on a continuing basis through a comprehensive financial and market review to assist with both risk mitigation and commercial advantage
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Manage stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, insights, risks, and opportunities
- Support savings tracking processes and measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business
- Manage the end-to-end contract process for Ingredient contracts
- Knowledge of best practice sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, external trends, global supply markets, and commodity hedging
- Assist internal stakeholders in managing supplier relationships, tracking supplier performance metrics, and communicating performance feedback to suppliers
- Align with policies and procedures to further drive process controls and compliance
- Experience working in an ERP system and ability to transact and run reports
- Lead team’s employee engagement efforts through regular communications, clear goals and priorities, and ongoing feedback
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
- Procurement/Supply Chain accreditation will be viewed favorably, e.g., CIPS, CPSM
- 5+ years of professional experience in Sourcing and Procurement, having sourced key commodities including Dairy, Fats & Oils, Starches, Flavors, Spices etc.
- Collaborative team player and leader able to build a positive work environment
- Strong sense of ownership, sense of urgency, drive, and motivation
- Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
- Effective relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization
- Strong negotiation skills
Other Details
- Willingness to travel up to 10% based on internal and external business needs
- This position is located in our Corporate Office
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
- Respect & Value Our People
- Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
- Delight Our Customers
- Food Quality & Safety
Benefits
- Salary Range: $110k - $130k, DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
- PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
- 401K match
- Company paid disability and life insurance policies
- Paid maternity and parental leave
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Come join our table!
At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you’re joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it’s our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we’re committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.
Job purpose
This position is responsible for building, implementing, and managing our category spend and strategy for Idahoan’s Ingredient spend (not including Raw Materials/Potatoes) throughout the Idahoan Supply Chain network. As an integral part of Idahoan’s Procurement Team, you will work to find suppliers and resources that fit with our business goals and customer demands. You will be a key contributor to support the growth, innovation, and sustainability ambitions of the business. You will lead and contribute to key sourcing projects relating to internal production, while monitoring and driving key performance indicators related to financial performance, quality, standardization across sites, Design to Value (DTV) and responsible sourcing, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This role reports to the Senior Director – Sourcing & IBP and will closely partner with our R&D and Quality teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for all Ingredient spend
- Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, including the preparation and execution of all RFP, RFQ and RFI processes, as well as direct negotiations
- Partner with R&D to identify alternate and innovative ideas/suppliers to provide business solutions, challenge requirements, and specifications to create a competitive advantage
- Develop qualified, competitive sources of supply on a continuing basis through a comprehensive financial and market review to assist with both risk mitigation and commercial advantage
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Manage stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, insights, risks, and opportunities
- Support savings tracking processes and measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business
- Manage the end-to-end contract process for Ingredient contracts
- Knowledge of best practice sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, external trends, global supply markets, and commodity hedging
- Assist internal stakeholders in managing supplier relationships, tracking supplier performance metrics, and communicating performance feedback to suppliers
- Align with policies and procedures to further drive process controls and compliance
- Experience working in an ERP system and ability to transact and run reports
- Lead team’s employee engagement efforts through regular communications, clear goals and priorities, and ongoing feedback
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
- Procurement/Supply Chain accreditation will be viewed favorably, e.g., CIPS, CPSM
- 5+ years of professional experience in Sourcing and Procurement, having sourced key commodities including Dairy, Fats & Oils, Starches, Flavors, Spices etc.
- Collaborative team player and leader able to build a positive work environment
- Strong sense of ownership, sense of urgency, drive, and motivation
- Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
- Effective relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization
- Strong negotiation skills
Other Details
- Willingness to travel up to 10% based on internal and external business needs
- This position is located in our Corporate Office
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
- Respect & Value Our People
- Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
- Delight Our Customers
- Food Quality & Safety
Benefits
- Salary Range: $110k - $130k, DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
- PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
- 401K match
- Company paid disability and life insurance policies
- Paid maternity and parental leave
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote procurement category manager jobs.
- 5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations and contracts
- Proficiency with spend analysis tools and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field
- CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification preferred or required
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Tips for Your Remote Procurement Category Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote procurement category manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your category focus and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Show async collaboration in your resume
Remote procurement employers want evidence you've coordinated supplier negotiations and category reviews without relying on in-person meetings. Call out specific tools like Coupa, Jaggaer, or SAP Ariba alongside any cross-functional projects you led through written updates or virtual workshops.
Lead remote interviews with structured examples
Remote hiring panels assess whether you can communicate complex sourcing decisions clearly without visual aids or whiteboard sessions. Prepare two or three structured examples of category strategies you built, the data you used to support them, and the outcomes you delivered, ready to deliver in a video call format.
Signal category depth in your application
Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day judgment, so your cover letter and resume need to show category ownership clearly. Name the specific spend categories you've managed, the supplier base size, and any cross-regional scope, since distributed teams look for candidates who can operate autonomously within a defined category.
Remote Procurement Category Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote procurement category manager job?
Target companies with distributed procurement teams or remote-first operations, since they're built to support sourcing work done asynchronously across locations. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage supplier relationships and category strategies without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience with digital sourcing tools, e-procurement platforms, and cross-functional collaboration in writing will give you a clear edge over candidates without remote work history.
Which companies hire remote procurement category managers?
Employers currently hiring remote procurement category managers include Amcor, Amgen, and Fairfield, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be large enterprises with distributed supply chain teams, remote-first technology companies, and organizations in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods that manage vendor relationships across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote procurement category manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level procurement roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage category strategies and supplier negotiations independently from day one. Companies that hire entry-level remote candidates tend to be larger organizations with structured onboarding. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing relevant internship work, hands-on experience with sourcing tools or spend analysis, or certifications like CPSM or CIPS that signal foundational procurement knowledge.
Do you need a degree for remote procurement category manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers list a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, especially when a candidate brings strong category management experience, demonstrated cost savings, and familiarity with sourcing methodologies. Remote hiring managers often weigh measurable outcomes, such as supplier rationalization results or contract value managed, more heavily than the credential itself, particularly for mid-level and senior roles.
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