The Senior Procurement Manager 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 Manager 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, RD, 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 RD 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, PL, 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 effective on the first of the month following start date

Health and Wellness Incentives

10 Days of Vacation

9 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 (ADD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)