Senior Procurement Specialist Jobs

Senior Procurement/Buyer

Description

The Senior Procurement/Buyer 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/Buyer 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance on Day 1

· Health and Wellness Incentives

· 10 Days of PTO

· 10 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)