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The Manager of Procurement, Direct Materials will be responsible for leading Procurement for ~$150 million in spend for Direct Materials. A successful candidate will understand the full source to pay process for direct materials with an emphasis on supply assurance & risk mitigation. The Manager will also successfully execute the sourcing process through go-to-market assessment, negotiation, contracting, core ERP activities & supplier relationship management. In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent by advancing procurement capabilities from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve corporate procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong people skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.
Job Responsibility:
Own a $150m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
Bachelor’s degree required
Masters in a business-related field a plus
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP & ASI ERP systems including SAP Ariba
Possess the capability to directly negotiate, manage & enforce contracts with limited support
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business
Nice to have:
Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
Masters in a business-related field a plus
What we offer:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services