Indirect Procurement Manager (Information Technology)

Campbell Soup Co • Camden, NJ

50d

About The Position

This position will be responsible for developing Procurement category strategies and leading projects within the IT Department (170MM annual spend) and supporting the functions across North America at WHQ. The individual will be expected to deliver Procurement's financial and process goals/objectives, drive alignment and partnership with functional leaders, utilize category and procurement expertise to deliver results and influence and implement category strategies. This position will be responsible for identifying areas of opportunity across all Campbell brands and subsidiaries which will improve operational performance, increase customer service, achieve sustainable productivity and reduce costs. Tasks include supporting strategic sourcing processes, stakeholder management, driving continuous improvement and innovative thinking. In addition, this individual will be required to have quantitative skills in order to analyze, validate, manipulate, and manage large amounts of data, specific to problem solving and decision support. This position will need to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of these assigned functions and associated industries. Role will require development of RFIs and RFPs as well as leading negotiations and execution of contracts. Also, financial analysis and risk assessment skills are needed to recommend most optimal solutions to the businesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 8 years of experience in Procurement, IT, or related skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

• A functional background in IT is strongly preferred.
• Integrates and aligns Procurement strategy with other functional BU's and Supply Chain Strategies
• Builds supplier relationships and influences long-term supplier partnerships and innovation
• Demonstrated track record of business results in a matrix environment and/or with multiple companies
• Cross company and/or cross matrix experience working in managing large complex projects
• Influences cross-functional partners with knowledge of the supply landscape to drive strategy
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Utilizes depth of knowledge to gain insights which produce competitive advantage
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to interact with all levels with customers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders
• Functional knowledge of IT Telecom, Software, Hardware, and Professional Services
• Time management skills required to maintain multiple projects
• Demonstrated self-starter, imaginative/innovator, and able to set executive direction
• Work without direction and determine own methods to accomplish work Strong written and oral communication skills, decision making/problem solving and influencing and team building skills
• Demonstrates business acumen
• Strategic and analytical thinker including creating contingency for high risk issues
• Strong experience in procurement, finance and contracts (legal)
• Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs while influencing and collaborating with them to drive value

Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement representative in dealing with Campbell's Senior Management, key internal stakeholders, Campbell's business units, and Plant Management.
• Act as Campbell's Procurement representative to suppliers of IT Telecom, Software, Services and Hardware.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain leadership and functional partners on strategy development for innovation, productivity, quality, service and continuous improvement.
• Support Enterprise and IT strategic initiatives around vendor optimization and cost savings
• Remain abreast of industry trends/changes to identify impacts to Campbell
• Align with Procurement category leads to develop vendor contract deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers driving optimized value thru strategic relationship management program (SRM).
• Drive development of enabler cost savings/value add initiatives with x-functional partners and suppliers.
• Ensure consistent and accurate cost saving tracking to support the Supply Chain goals.
• Contribute to and support the development and implementation of best practice Procurement work processes across the Procurement organization and across the interfaces with other business functions (e.g. Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain in each region).
• Ensure quality of service, competitive pricing, adherence to company policies, Procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Procurement Business Unit.
• Ensure a deep understanding of supply markets and drivers for key areas of responsibility.
• Interact with team members at all levels in the organization, as well as senior leadership across multiple functions. Influence the direction of the business and align and engage resources that are outside their area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate strategic thought leadership in moving Procurement strategies forward with respect to Indirect category.
• Learn and understand how to manage each business unit while keeping focus on a holistic approach when creating strategy and managing categories.
• Identify problems, generate options and recommendations for business partners.
• Deal with ambiguity and be comfortable in a work environment with significant change. Partner with Procurement category leads to develop, evaluate and implement programs/projects at a sustainable and competitive cost in support of Total Procurement Value objectives.
• Develop and actively promote Campbell's ESG strategies.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees