Regional Category Buyer - Content PR, Social & ...

Regional Category Buyer, Content PR, Social, & Influencer Location: Morristown, NJ Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide - and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at . About the Job The key focus of this role is to support, influence, & implement procurement category strategy for the sub-category initiatives, ideate and drive key projects jointly with the business, drive execution regionally to ensure Opella delivers its priorities/objectives. The sub-categories of content development in PR, Social, and Influencer are rapidly changing and increasing the amount of content needs, type and differing applications, and business engagement at rapid speed. The use of AI in creating content is rapidly growing and needs to be managed for compliance and risk while utilizing its efficiencies and speed. The role requires demonstrating strong partnering internally with global content leads and externally with the marketing and sales suppliers. Main Responsibilities: Execution of competitive, innovative long term procurement sub-category strategies that are: based on market intelligence: assessing risks and opportunities. collaboratively built, full aligned with the business delivering cost reduction and significant value to business. Support the development of new market innovation opportunities (e.g. new suppliers, new digital tools in the categories). Translate marketing categories vision, strategy and projects in the region and execute to ensure delivery aligned with the targets. Collaborate closely with global category leads, regional marketing leadership, and finance Local support and delivery of global category strategies Creation and delivery of local category strategy as needed Regional supplier relationship management and negotiations Lead supplier business reviews for key local supplier partners Set local KPIs and monitor supplier performance. Continuously drive improvements in performance of the suppliers in all relevant areas of service level, costs, delivery, quality. Ensure compliance with master service agreements Escalate / manage issues that may impact the global Marketing and Sales procurement Ensure that risk management assessment and risk mitigation strategies are in place in close collaboration with the business About You: Bachelors' in Business, Finance, Procurement/ Business Operations, Marketing. A strong understanding of marketing/agencies Agile, curious, and flexible to the evolving business needs Hands-on experience in delivering savings initiatives with demand management levers Strong capability to manage business and interact with internal stakeholders, Suppliers, and managing a complex environment Highly effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and influencing skills The ability to hit the ground running, operate autonomously with a high level of drive and energy Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $103,000.00 - $138,000.00 All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the Link. #GD-SA #LI-SA #LI-HYBRID

Created: 2026-03-04