Please Note: This position will be relocating to Atlanta, GA (Uptown; 575 Main Street Atlanta, GA) in Late Fall 2026.
Job Purpose
Own the most complex, highest-spend categories in the tower — categories with volatile pricing, global supply bases, or multi-year strategic agreements that require sophisticated negotiation. Set the benchmark for how sourcing work is accomplished and informally develop Sourcing Managers (SMs). Deliver consistent above-target savings on complex categories.
Essential Functions
- Advanced Category Strategy & Execution
- Own multi-year strategies for the most complex categories — market analysis, supply risk assessment, cost modeling, and multi-year sourcing roadmap
- Lead sophisticated RFx events — multi-round negotiations, complex bid structures, strategic partnership agreements, and long-term supply contracts
- Negotiate framework agreements and long-term supply contracts with favorable pricing, volume commitments, and risk-sharing provisions
- Lead cross-category consolidation opportunities — identify suppliers serving multiple indirect categories and build the business case for consolidation
- Maintain the tower's highest-priority supplier relationships at an executive level — conduct strategic reviews, manage escalations, and negotiate partnership terms
- Peer Development & Tower Leadership
- Informally mentor Sourcing Managers in the tower — review their category strategies, coach their negotiation preparation, and develop their commercial instincts
- Share market intelligence broadly — proactively brief the tower on supply dynamics, pricing trends, and risk signals that affect other categories
- Serve as the Sr. Director's first call on complex category questions — provide analysis and recommendations that inform tower strategy
- Represent the tower in cross-functional meetings where deep category expertise is required
- Performance & Savings Delivery
- Deliver above-target savings consistently — 3+ consecutive years is the baseline expectation
- Maintain the most sophisticated savings tracking in the tower — methodology documented, Finance-aligned, and defensible in an EVP review
- Contribute meaningfully to the procurement scorecard — own the tower's highest-impact savings line items
- Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field
- CPSM, CSCP, or related certification preferred
- 5+ years of sourcing experience with demonstrated depth in complex category management
- Consistent above-target savings delivery across multiple years on complex, high-spend categories
- Deep expertise in multiple indirect spend categories with proven cross-category consolidation or strategic sourcing experience
- Manufacturing, CPG, or food & beverage industry experience
- Multi-site manufacturing sourcing experience across a distributed plant network preferred
- Experience with SAP, Appian, or similar procurement systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage executive-level supplier relationships independently
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field
- CPSM, CSCP, or related certification
- 5+ years of sourcing experience with demonstrated depth in complex category management
- Consistent above-target savings delivery across multiple years on complex, high-spend categories
- Deep expertise in multiple indirect spend categories with proven cross-category consolidation or strategic sourcing experience
- Manufacturing, CPG, or food and beverage industry experience
- Multi-site manufacturing sourcing experience across a distributed plant network
- Experience with SAP, Appian, or similar procurement systems
- Ability to independently manage executive-level supplier relationships
What We Do
The joy of baking has always brought people together. Rise is a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And why we are dedicated to putting our customer's success above all else. We are a relationship-based company where the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work. Simply put, we are a family. A place where honesty, respect and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.
