Vice President Of Direct Procurement

Summary

The Vice President, Direct Procurement directs and oversees all activities responsible for the overall management of direct materials. The VP will lead and facilitate cross – functional teams to ensure ongoing interaction with key stakeholders to derive procurement needs and requirements and is responsible for overseeing the establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships and measuring supplier performance against key metrics. This includes responsibility for the strategies and activities, delivering the strategic vision and goals and ensuring execution of all common strategies including supplier management, procurement tools, and reporting. Supplier Accountability, Productivity, and Continuity are keys to success. This role requires a vast understanding of the global market and impacts to buying power and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier agreement opportunities and negotiate on behalf of the company. Ability to leverage corporate buying power and identify corporate partners. Make recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve value. Develop and negotiate business terms and conditions including penalties and incentives provisions
• Adhere to the highest service quality standards as well as bring innovative new ideas to the team. Remain current with advances in Procurement management enabling technology
• Build, develop, coach and retain a diverse and team to build end to end sourcing strategies and ensure compliance with strategic sourcing process. Create an engaged workforce and a foundation for the company culture
• Manage & develop global expert staff to drive the development and adoption of procurement best practice processes across the organization, as well as across relevant stakeholder groups
• Oversee the direct procurement function to ensure multiple facilities receive quality, and timely, procurement service and assistance. Drive continuous improvement through industry best practices and other indicators to monitor and measure the effectiveness and service level of the procurement department
• Utilize Procurement expertise to develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers and evaluate their capabilities to help drive solutions for internal business partners. Ensure continuity of supply through the development of business continuity plans
• Evaluate vendors and ensure quality of service. Consolidate and reduce the number of vendors, where necessary. Plan for future operations of departments with emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the needs of customers. Manage the procurement execution process, resolve problems, mitigate delays, help to mediate disputes and escalate issues. Continue to develop standard policy and procedures for the organization
• Collaborate with senior leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives. Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the corporate growth strategy and new product development initiatives
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing strategies. Develop and implement protocols and practices to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives. Anticipates key supplier problems that could affect supply. Resolves issues that arise. Implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas

Requirements

• Strategic thinker and problem solver with excellent business judgment
• A robust knowledge of the external factors that drive internal decisions – industry leading insight, global understanding of the various markets that influence cost and availability of supply
• A financial and analytical acumen with experience in setting strategy, leading transformational change and major project management. In addition, experienced in designing and improving business process to increase operational efficiency
• Ability to balance the relationship of suppliers, with the needs of the business. Hold our suppliers accountable, drive productivity, and maintain business continuity
• Obsession and passion for excellence
• Experience, knowledge and proven success with a food manufacturer
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field. Master’s Degree or MBA strongly preferred
• Understands contract management and ability to execute complicated contracts with the support of the legal team
• Master communicator to be able to outline vision, implement strategy and sell to the broader organization
• Experienced in organizational design and building high performing teams. Lead and develop a team to ensure we are getting the most out of the individuals and we are putting the effort in to coach and train where necessary
• Minimum of 15 years of management experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Finance
• Proven ability to implement comprehensive sourcing/purchasing programs. Proven track record in implementing cost-reduction initiatives

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, we are a values-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and have been since Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S., founded the company in 2005. We produce yogurt, oatmilk, dairy- and plant-based creamers, ready-to-drink coffee and plant-based probiotic drinks. Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, and it’s made with only natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything we do. Our philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to our communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. We manufacture our products in New York, Idaho, and Australia. Chobani products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.

Compensation Range: $224,000.00 - $336,000.00, plus bonus.