Senior Sourcing Manager Jobs

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Veyl Ventures we prioritize people, pets and the planet. We partner with the very best in the health and wellness industry to bring innovative and sustainably-minded products to life. Our team of over one hundred employees spans the globe bringing unique perspectives to the table and has proven time and again it can break new ground all while efficiently scaling brands and ensuring accelerated success.

Position Summary:

As one of the fastest growing health and wellness supplement companies in North America, and proud owners of our own manufacturing facility, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead supplier diversification efforts and drive down costs of all purchased materials, components and ingredients. Under the general direction of the Director of Supply Chain, this role will be responsible for ensuring best in class Sourcing practices are utilized in the procurement of goods in support of production operations. This person will also support some of the additional supply chain functions such as planning, purchasing warehousing and logistics as needed. The successful candidate will be an aggressive, self-starter who enjoys the challenge of driving cost savings.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role supporting a thriving business. You will have the opportunity to manage and mentor two Purchasing Associates while working closely with senior leadership to refine and define best practices within the department.

Additional Details

Responsibilities:

• Expand the Veyl Supplier/Vendor database by addition of new vendors
• Track and present cost benefit analysis to management for projects.
• Develop, implement and manage vendor/supplier performance metric (KPI)
• Develop, manage and maintain a robust network of suppliers within the RFP/RFQ processes
• Implement common processes and tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with the Product Development and Supply Chain teams to drive cost reductions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, floor stock arrangements, etc., with these vendors to solidify supply chain
• Identify and mitigate supply risks that would otherwise impact operations.
• Ensure data integrity, proper analysis and reporting

Qualifications:

• ERP experience (Microsoft Nav and/or NetSuite preferred)
• APICS or CPM Certified preferred
• Problem solving, project management and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience.
• 7+ years of ingredient sourcing experience with a heavy focus on dietary and nutritional supplement and functional food industries.
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing as needed.
• A good understanding of supply and/or demand planning concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and work cross functionally across the organization.
• Thorough understanding of RFP, RFQ process with experience in implementing these processes.

Perks & Benefits

• Summer Fridays - We provide downtime the first Friday in July, August and September
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to connect with your community
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Company- sponsored wellness programs
• Free products upon hiring and employee discounts for all of our brands
• Company-sponsored health insurance and 401k
• 100% remote opportunities

Veyl Ventures is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer!

At Veyl we strive to have a team of professionals that reflects the diversity of our customers. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe diversity and inclusion is the cornerstone of any successful company and seek to recruit the best and brightest from a wide array of backgrounds. If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to talk to you!

Salary Description

$125,000-$130,000