Senior Procurement Manager

The Senior Procurement Manager will be tasked to develop and implement enterprise-wide category sourcing strategies of key ingredients to support the business needs while ensuring cost efficiencies, continuous improvement, and optimization of resources. The Senior Procurement Manager will drive local, regional and international sourcing strategies to deliver long-term competitive advantages to the business. This position is expected to partner and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, R&
D, Finance, and Sales amongst others. This role will report to the Vice President of Procurement.
ROLE &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement category sourcing strategy that ensures consistent supply and timely delivery
Lead strategist to leverage scale across the organization with a continuous improvement mindset and cost efficiency focus
Achieve competitive price advantage through knowledge of markets including the relevant domestic and international macro-economic factors
Identify and evaluate sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply risk
SRM for local and global strategic suppliers
Optimize the supply base to allow for continuity, growth and innovation
Negotiate long term supply agreements and their implementation
Manage all contracts and master agreements, ensure adherence to contractual shipment and/or delivery schedules
Coordinate all logistics aspects with suppliers including but not limited to inland and/or ocean freight, import/exports when applicable
Work with R&
D and QA to seek and approve new suppliers and new materials
Ensure ingredients sourced meet quality specifications
Develop and manage supplier evaluation and scorecard
Partner with internal stakeholder and work cross-functionally to support the business needs
Requirements
QUALIFICATION &
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 8-10 years experience working in procurement/sourcing field and/or related function
Preferred experience with agriculture sourcing
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
Financial and Business acumen including but not limited to managing PPV, P&
L, continuous improvement, cashflow management, spend analysis, and supply/demand forecasting
Management of respective supply chains
Extensive knowledge of managing Import/Export and Trade Compliance
Proven leadership and team-building skills with the ability to influence and coach as needed
Ability to identify, develop and evaluate a strong and reliable supplier network
Ability to demonstrate proven results with contract negotiations and strategic Sourcing Strategies
Strong project management skills in support of cross-functional team activities
Strong communication and presentation skills to both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex and fast-moving environment
Good interpersonal and conflict management skills
Proficient in Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and/or other ERP/MRP systems
Excellent PC skills:
MS Office including proficiency with Excel
Must be able to travel up to 10%+ of the time or as required by the business
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE &
EDUCATION:
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of experience working in food manufacturing
10+ years of experience working in or with the food service industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
Health and Wellness Incentives
10 Days of PTO
9 Paid Company Holidays
5 Personal Days
401(k)
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death &
Dismemberment (AD&
D)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)