Quality Assurance Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Quality Assurance Manager 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 2700 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273 Position Summary The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager is a member of Bakkavor’s Central Procurement Organization and will lead the development, implementation and oversight of national and/or localized sourcing strategies and tactics for assigned direct material categories. As a category expert, you have a deep understanding of applicable supply markets, applying that knowledge across the Source to Pay spectrum including supply market research, supplier selection & onboarding, contract negotiations, budget development and forecasting, risk management, short- and long-term supply plans and supplier performance and relationship management. This role identifies value-creation opportunities, leads cross-functional / site projects for the category, supports innovation and collaborates closely with site operations, materials & supply management, finance and R D. Position Responsibilities Develops and manages all aspects of category sourcing strategies, contracting and supply planning including category/supplier market intelligence, competitive bidding/negotiations/contracting and supplier relationship management – ensuring Company and business/site objectives are supported Provides leadership and oversite for category critical tasks including market outlooks, risk management / business continuity planning, supplier performance management and PPV forecasting Develops and executes Annual Operating Plan, cost reduction/productivity initiatives and monthly PPV forecasting Establishes and manages relationship with internal stakeholders at all Bakkavor USA sites, ensuring the successful implementation of sourcing strategies, ongoing supplier management activities & productivity initiatives Creates/manages processes & KPIs collaborative with the Materials & Supply Planning teams balancing multiple priorities/metrics including inventory levels, inventory turns, PPV, stock outs, obsolescence & contract compliance Establishes and manages relationship with suppliers to include periodic business reviews, contractual cost/price/performance reviews, cross functional ideation sessions and value engineering workshops Evaluates multiple risk areas including contractual/legal, financial viability, cost and supply chain disruption; develops risk management strategies and mitigation activities to reduce likelihood of occurrence and degree of business impact Develops, manages and executes a market intelligence & monitoring process for assigned categories, using insights and trends to liaise strategically with the business and suppliers Identifies value creation opportunities to lower total cost of ownership while ensuring supply Supports new product development by identifying appropriate sources for new materials, providing cost inputs to P&Ls while establishing supply strategies/plans Position requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Finance or Economics 5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement within the food manufacturing sector Professional certification in Supply Management preferred Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, negotiation skills, strong business and financial acumen Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to build trust across a multiple site organization, leading by influence and integrity Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams Drive a culture of continuous improvement and organization excellence with a positive winning attitude and high energy level Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to understand and work with multiple ERP systems Travel approximately 20%

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have experience purchasing in a high volume environment? Ability to

Relocate:

Charlotte, NC 28273: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person