The Manager Strategic Sourcing will partner closely with our cross functional teams with a primary focus on developing an overall sourcing strategy and ensure successful and efficient execution of that strategy. He/she will ensure proper supplier selection, drive competitive bidding whenever possible and practical, and negotiate for the lowest total cost of ownership, highest quality and superior performance. He/she will be a strategic thinker, and an individual capable of managing complex tasks independently while working with and supporting many stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner closely with the cross functional stakeholders to understand the projects and budgets to meet business needs in compliance to our procurement policy.
Understand the marketplace for suppliers of ingredients, packaging, and protein; determine the appropriate strategy to partner with the best suppliers at both a national and local/regional level including further understand of market indices, cost drivers and cost modeling, identifying risk.
Develop and execute an effective strategic sourcing plan which enables efficient sourcing and contracting in a fast-paced environment.
Manage a Supplier Relationship Management program to transform our relationships with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Manage strategic sourcing events, negotiate supply agreements and contracts.
Successfully document and articulate savings and other value-added benefits to the business.
Continually improve our internal processes in working with internal stakeholders, legal, and suppliers.
Plays a key role in our sustainability and innovation programs
The ideal candidate will have:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in the procurement and strategic sourcing.
Must be experienced in strategic sourcing and have a proven background of successful Procurement strategy implementation.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders to comply with appropriate Procurement practices.
Extensive experience in and around a manufacturing environment, but also comfortable in a corporate setting.
5 to 7 years of strategic Procurement experience.
3 to 5 years in the food or other related consumer products industry.
Strong relationship building skills.
Strong leadership and people skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
"Hands On" management style.
Able to effectively interface with all levels and departments within the organization.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or other related field is required.
COMPETENCIES:
Dealing with Ambiguity. Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Functional/Technical Skills. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Managing Vision and Purpose. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision shareable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
Negotiating. Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
Organizational Agility. Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.