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

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 10 Days of Vacation
• 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)