Manager Procurement, Direct Materials
About The Position
The Manager of Procurement, Direct Materials will be responsible for leading Procurement for ~$150 million in spend for Direct Materials. A successful candidate will understand the full source to pay process for direct materials with an emphasis on supply assurance & risk mitigation. The Manager will also successfully execute the sourcing process through go-to-market assessment, negotiation, contracting, core ERP activities & supplier relationship management. In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent by advancing procurement capabilities from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve corporate procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong people skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SAP & ASI ERP systems including SAP Ariba
- Possess the capability to directly negotiate, manage & enforce contracts with limited support
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
- Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
- Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business
- Functional Competencies Strategic Sourcing Risk Management Supplier Selection & Contracting Supplier Relationship Management Stakeholder Influencing
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
- Masters in a business-related field a plus
Responsibilities
- Own a $150m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
- Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
- Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
- Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
- Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
- Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
- Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
- Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
- Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
