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We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers. Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table. Instacart is a Flex First team There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work. Why this role is on the menu Instacart's largest CPG partners are scaling fast — and the bar for how we show up to them is rising. Our Strategic Sales team works with Fortune 100 brands where a single deal can represent multi-million dollar commitments, and where the relationships we build today determine the category leadership we hold tomorrow. We're hiring a Senior Sales Executive to own some of our most important CPG accounts, driving the kind of consultative, data-backed selling that moves brands from testing Instacart to making it a cornerstone of their annual media plan. This role sits at the intersection of brand strategy, digital media, and platform monetization — and the person who fills it will have a direct line of sight to Instacart's top-line growth. What you'll cook up in your first year A portfolio of Fortune 100 CPG accounts has grown revenu

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Job Description Micron Technology owns the world in modern memory and storage solutions that help convert information into intelligence quickly. It iencouragespeople worldwide to learn, communicate, and develop at a faster pace. The Global Procurement team iis essentialto Micron's growth, offering groundbreaking total cost control and supply chain strength. They use innovative predictive methods, analyze risks, and prioritize sustainability and diversity. You will meet requirements of AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working where applicable and leverage AI to continuously drive efficiency improvement. As a Category Supplier Manager in the Global MRO & Facilities Service team, you will lead category strategy and sourcing for Process Systems – Gas and Chemical, along with related MRO supplies across Micron's global fab network. You will confirm strategies with the Global Category Manager and internal partners. You will also conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and complete negotiation using supplier and industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost management. You will meet requirements of AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working where applicable and leveraging AI to continuously drive efficiency improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop and complete global category strategies for Gas, Chemical (chemical filters, gas purifiers, gas detector parts, chemical pumps). Align with global facility collaborators on sta

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. Snowflake is seeking a Senior Partner Marketing Manager to lead go-to-market strategy for our scale services partner ecosystem spanning system integrators and resellers. This is a category-level leadership role, not a single-partner execution role. You will own the end-to-end marketing strategy for the Scale Services category, set goals for internal and external stakeholders across that category, and enable regional field teams and partners to self-execute joint go-to-market motions at scale. You will be expected to identify gaps across the sales, marketing, and partner ecosystem — and build the programs, frameworks, and tools to close them. You will operate with minimal oversight on ambiguous, cross-functional challenges and help others navigate similar complexity. What You'll Do Category-Level Strategy & Planning Own and develop joint marketing plans at the Scale Services category level — across the full SI/reseller ecosystem, not just individual partners. Set goals for internal stakeholders (field marketing, PMM, alliances) and external partners, and be accountable to category-level pipeline and revenue outcomes. Enable partner organizations and regional teams to build and submit their own joint marketing plans to Snowflake; establish the frameworks and templates tha

MongoDB is looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement (Software) to support our growing company's needs. This role requires a strategic thinker, but also someone who is prepared to “roll up their sleeves.” It also requires interaction across the organization, globally. The right candidate will be a builder with strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills. This position will work in the Procurement Team managing procurement analyst and supporting the company in creating and implementing a category strategy for global Software. This role is based in the New York office and will be reporting to the Head of Procurement & Travel who is also based in New York. By joining the MongoDB Procurement team you will be gaining an enormous amount of experience while accelerating your career. This role will be based remotely in the United States. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the main point of contact for global Software contracts, leading category strategic initiatives and managing a team of procurement analysts Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization with stakeholders and the global Legal team to ensure vendor compliance and requirements are met Develop and execute a Software Category Management strategy and roadmap aligned with company growth and technology goals Own and manage a pipeline of software renewals, sourcing initiatives, and supplier engagements, ensuring proper planning and execution across the organization Build a deep understanding of software spend, market trends, licensing models, and supplier landscapes to unlock cost savings and value optimization Establish trusted partnerships with key stakeholders in Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and business teams to guide procurement decision-making Partner with global teams across regions and time zones, including regular collaboration during Pacific Time business hours Drive supplier negotiations, vendor performance management, and sourcing activities to secure optimal commercial outco

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here . Sr. Manager, General & Administrative Strategic Sourcing Pinterest is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to lead General & Administrative sourcing and manage an approximately $150M annual third-party spend portfolio . You’ll partner with leaders across Finance, Legal, Trust & Safety, People, IT, Workplace and other corporate functions to create supplier strategies that balance commercial value, risk management, operational excellence and stakeholder experience. You’ll also lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals while helping evolve Pinterest’s sourcing capabilities. This role reports to the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Intelligence. What you’ll do: Lead category strategy and sourcing plans for General & Administrative spend, translating business priorities into multi-year roadmaps and measur

About The Weather Company: The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com). AI is part of how we work: Human judgment, expertise, and creativity remain essential and are amplified by AI. We expect everyone in this role to use AI thoughtfully and proactively to accelerate their performance, improve the quality of their work, and explore new possibilities. We are looking for people who are curious, adaptable, and excited to help shape an AI-enabled culture that delivers better outcomes for our customers and our company. Job brief: As a Lead Procurement Category Manager at the Weather Company, you will help implement Procurement, purchasing processes and activities for technology categories in accordance with the business strategic requirements set forth by Procurement and the business units. This role will be responsible for all strategic and tactical aspects of supply chain procurement including stakeholder management, requirements intake, product/service cost reduction, supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and improvements, project management and daily operational processing of requests and Pos. Spend categories under management are focused on information technology, including software/SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and so

About The Weather Company: The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com). AI is part of how we work: Human judgment, expertise, and creativity remain essential and are amplified by AI. We expect everyone in this role to use AI thoughtfully and proactively to accelerate their performance, improve the quality of their work, and explore new possibilities. We are looking for people who are curious, adaptable, and excited to help shape an AI-enabled culture that delivers better outcomes for our customers and our company. Job brief: As a Lead Procurement Category Manager at the Weather Company, you will help implement Procurement, purchasing processes and activities for technology categories in accordance with the business strategic requirements set forth by Procurement and the business units. This role will be responsible for all strategic and tactical aspects of supply chain procurement including stakeholder management, requirements intake, product/service cost reduction, supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and improvements, project management and daily operational processing of requests and Pos. Spend categories under management are focused on information technology, including software/SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and so

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Hello, potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S., where we’ve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing. Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow’s milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like to work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff. We are looking for a Manager, Category Management + Insights to join our team. This role will be responsible for building Oatly’s reputation as a best-in-class category and insights leader at all levels with our key customers. Here are the things we want to hire you to do: Collaborate with Sales teams on key account objectives and identify opportunities to educate customers about plant-based foods, our categories, and our brand Build custom analyses using syndicated scan, consumer, and shopper card data, translating those insights into compelling presentations addressing each customer’s unique goals Leverage data as a foundational springboard from which all recommendations are built Be the functional expert on all syndicated data, including leading the optimization and development of Oatly insights reporting and scorecarding across the NA business unit Develop a mastery of Oatly’s category, customer, consumer, and competitive performance that will inform our narrative and recommendations Lead with a bias for the facts and demonstrate that Oatly’s category and insights leadership will help drive customer growth and profit Question assumptions about major trends, validating or redefining those

Role Overview: The Procurement Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across Administration, Human Resources, and Insurance categories. The role is responsible for delivering cost efficiencies, ensuring service quality, managing supplier risks, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement practices and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Procurement & Category Management  Lead procurement for Admin, HR, offsite events, travel, Insurance etc.  Drive sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.  Ensure timely PR-to-PO cycle management and adherence to procurement policies. 2. E-Auction & Strategic Sourcing  Plan and execute e-auctions/RFQs to drive competitive pricing and transparency.  Identify suitable categories for e-auctions and maximize cost savings.  Analyze bid data and finalize vendors based on techno-commercial evaluation. 3. Vendor Management & Development  Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors.  Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor performance (SLAs/KPIs).  Drive competitive bidding and cost benchmarking across categories. 4. Commercial & Contract Management  Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and value optimization.  Draft, review, and finalize contracts/agreements in coordination with legal teams.  Ensure compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements. 5. Stakeholder Management  Collaborate with internal teams (Admin, HR, Business, Finance) to understand requirements.  Provide procurement advisory and ensure alignment with business objectives. 6. Process, ERP & Governance  Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle on ERP platforms (PR creation, PO issuance etc).  Monitor PR/PO aging and drive timely closures.  Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Key Requirements:  8–12+ years of relevant e

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary CVS Health has a powerful purpose – “Bringing our heart to every moment of your health.” To enable this purpose, we have several initiatives, existing and new, that are re-inventing pharmacy and enabling better health outcomes. In the Merchandising Organization, we support our company’s purpose and our Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness vision to be America’s most trusted health, wellness, and pharmacy care partner, delivering differentiated omnichannel experiences and meeting consumers where they are. As the Senior Analyst, Category Promo & Coupon Planning & Execution, you will use your interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with partners to influence and execute strategies that positively impact the company. As an Associate Manager you will partner with your leader to execute and report on the promotional strategies for our divisional merchandising teams, partnering closely with other leaders in Category Promo & Coupon Planning & Execution and Promotion Optimization. You will impact our business in the following ways: Support your leader in participating in the building and execution of category-level bi-weekly promotional plans deliver on event criteria, themes/claims, or strategically pre-defined category promo KPIs, as established based on the impact promotion has for that category relative to other categories. Pa

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. About the Role SharkNinja Studios is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Content Studio to help bring campaigns to life before a frame is shot. This is an art-first creative role for someone with strong taste, visual judgment, and storytelling instincts. This person translates briefs, scripts, product stories, demos, and campaign direction into clear visual worlds through moodboards, style boards, wardrobe direction, set design references, graphic style guides, pre-production decks, and visual systems. This role sits within the production phase of the creative process, supporting the translation of upstream strategy, product priorities, and campaign direction from category and brand leads at HQ into clear visual guidance for production and post. The ACD will be a close creative partner to the Global Creative Director in the studio, helping shape the look, feel, tone, and v

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Category Manager, Electronics Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This role is part of Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) Medical Device Division, b

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: This is an exciting opportunity to join WPP during a period of global transformation. As part of the global Production & Talent Procurement team, you will play a key role in helping shape a more connected, commercially effective and scalable supplier ecosystem across our markets. Working at the intersection of procurement, production and creativity, you'll contribute to initiatives that drive commercial value, improve supplier partnerships and support the evolution of WPP's operating model. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence change on a global scale while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders across the business. What you'll be doing: Developing regional and country-level category plans, using market insight, supplier knowledge and stakeholder requirements to identify opportunities and support business objectives. Leading sourcing, RFP, and negotiation initiatives across Production services and related sub-categories. Partnering with stakeholders across Production, agency and finance functions to provide commercial guidance and support. Supporting th

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Join Micron’s Global Procurement team and help shape the future of Advanced Packaging technology. In this role, you will drive global sourcing and procurement strategy for process equipment capital supporting Technology Development (TD), with a focus on cost leadership, supplier strategy, and technology enablement. Through strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers, you will accelerate innovation and readiness for next-generation packaging solutions. As part of an inclusive, high-performing team, you will leverage your expertise to support Micron’s relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners, including enabling Generative AI and Agentic AI-driven solutions that power future Advanced Packaging technologies. At Micron, you will contribute to a culture built on integrity, sustainability, collaboration, and community impact while helping drive the breakthroughs that fuel the next era of innovation About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G