Procurement Manager - Direct Materials

Sartori Cheese Brand•Plymouth, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Manager – Direct Materials is responsible for managing and optimizing long-term partnerships with suppliers and co-manufacturers that result in continuous improvements and support of product and process innovations. This position leads the direct materials procurement team in establishing cost saving targets for procurement to lower product and operational costs when procuring ingredients, supplies and services for the company. In addition, the Procurement Manager – Direct Materials identifies needs and implements solutions for outside warehouse storage of aging cheese and supplies that can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize value to the customer. This position will primarily work Monday to Friday, normal business hours with the ability to flex for travel or business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S) in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related field is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing working with vendors, conducting audits and negotiating contracts is required.
Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
Analytical Acumen: Ability to draw complex conclusions from data using analytical methods.
Strategic Vision: Possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into an actionable framework for manufacturing operations.
Continuous Improvement: Embodies a mindset focused on continuous improvement, leveraging analytics to drive transformational results.
Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders, driving a data-centric culture across the organization.
Coaching: Effectively coaches and mentors others, providing guidance that enhances performance and facilitates development while building confidence.
Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analytical insights to diverse audiences.
Decision Quality: Makes informed, timely decisions using a blend of analytical insights, experience, and sound judgment.
Learning Agility: Shows a high level of intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn and adapt to new analytical techniques and industry trends.
Relationship Building: Builds and maintains trusting relationships and alliances both inside and outside the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Results driven – Leverages a collaborative approach to achieve results that promote Sartori’s success.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training or Purchasing or Materials Management certification is desirable.
Inventory control and manufacturing experience are preferred.
Experience working with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages Direct Procurement team, communicating work expectations, establishing work priorities, developing new skills and conducting semi-annual performance reviews.
Manages relationships with existing and potential suppliers, co-manufacturers & outside warehouse facilities.
Ensures compliance of co-manufacturing partners and warehouse facilities with all Sartori safety and quality standards.
Negotiates with suppliers and assesses risk and value through analysis of market and economic data and past performance.
Negotiates and reviews purchasing contracts and supplier and warehouse agreements that result in improved quality, terms and cost.
Negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and services.
Creates, reviews, and approves bid specifications, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and selection criteria for competitive bidding.
Develops and tracks supplier performance metrics.
Confers with Team Members, users, and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
Ensures JD Edwards training is up to date for designated buyers within Sartori Company.
Works closely with Plant Managers and Accounts Payable to resolve outstanding supplier issues.
Develops and evaluates new suppliers, coordinates purchasing activities on new product development.
Oversees completion of new item codes for materials, establishing order quantities, and executing completion of order fulfillment at buyer level.
Complies with all company Safety, HACCP, and GMP policies
Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action.