Procurement Manager
- Masterpack and Ingredient Sourcing TheogCompanies
- 4.1 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $112,000
- $116,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Sustainability initiatives Performance dashboard reports Vendor relationship building Cost management Cost reduction by process optimization Supplier performance analysis Procurement spend analysis Category management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Bachelor's degree in finance Supply chain risk management Regulatory compliance ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Reporting and dashboarding tools Finance Collaboration with product development teams Analysis skills Bidding project phase Developing strategic sourcing strategies Bachelor's degree Supply chain performance monitoring Supply chain analytics Procurement cost reduction targets Vendor relationship management Contracts Negotiating purchasing contracts Request for proposal Productivity software Continuous improvement purchasing strategy
Full Job Description Title:
Procurement Manager
Masterpack and Ingredient Sourcing Salary Range:
$112,000- $116,000
Annually Status:
Exempt Location:
Salinas, CA Reports to: Sr. Director, Procurement
GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Procurement Sourcing Manager
- Masterpack & Ingredient Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing non-strategic category sourcing approaches that ensures a reliable supply, for creating an approach to sourcing that drives competitive costs and continuous improvement, and for developing a supplier base that performs well relative to performance KPIs.
This role manages all non-strategic Ingredient spend within a category management framework
- developing differentiated sourcing approaches, leading sourcing execution and negotiations, and partnering closely with Operations, R D, Quality, and Finance to support product launches, cost savings initiatives, and assessing supplier performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, technical understanding of ingredients, and a proactive approach to driving out cost, increasing Company value.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Assures that there is an underlying category management foundation in place and develops/executes Ingredient go-to-market sourcing approaches consistent with the segmentation driven overarching approach to Ingredient sourcing With Ingredient Operations, evaluates supply and supplier market data and analytics to develop fact-based decisions when developing and executing go-to-market approaches Leads all go-to-market execution elements
- competitive bidding, supplier selection and deal finalization, and contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels With support from Procurement Operations, develops the signature RFx approaches that are used for executing go-to-market strategies Deploys the ogC supplier relationship management framework to create differentiated supplier relationships and differentiated performance expectations to create both cost and value impact Leads all supplier interfaces and partners with Marketing, R D and Operations to support key Ingredient projects•Ingredients and supplier changes, value engineering and innovation, process improvements and commercialization Works with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure all Ingredients meet regulatory and company standards Maintains ongoing review of supply risks and develops mitigation strategies with Procurement Operations Supports targeted sustainability initiatives Supports development and implementation of Procurement policies, governance, controls, and standard operating procedures.
Supports the establishment of KPIs and dashboards to track performance, cost savings, supplier reliability, and compliance Continually works on personal development, functional and leadership competencies, with direction from the Director of Direct Material Sourcing
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
5 years or more of experience in Procurement, with Ingredient sourcing experience in CPG and Ag/Produce highly preferable Category management knowledge and experience preferable, from segmentation through to supplier relationship management Current understanding of Ingredients, Ag/produce in particular
- supplier manufacturing processes, upstream supply chain, performance, regulatory compliance, and cost drivers Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office tools and strong analytical skills Experience with value engineering or Ingredient optimization projects
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends and some company holidays as needed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
4-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain preferred
EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Applicants have rights under
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