Procurement Manager [Direct]

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Procurement Manager [Direct] to join our team in Pennsylvania. The Manager - Procurement is directly responsible for the management and supplier support of direct materials supply into manufacturing operations (eg Utz factory or Contract Manufacturer). This position is responsible for developing category strategies that meet company objectives, and for working on a variety of category management and strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with the overall direction and leadership from the enterprise-wide category leader. Estimated annual $ spend in the $20-$50MM range. The role is accountable for executing strategic sourcing and supply management projects focused on delivering year over year cost improvements, improving quality and delivery performance to support Utz’s overall company growth and profitability objectives. Strategic projects include initiatives such as RFP’s, Value Engineering, Continuous Improvement cost reduction and supplier quality improvement activities. Key stakeholders include leaders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D and Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
3-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain (eg Procurement, Planning, Transportation etc)
3+ years of experience in CPG, Food or Beverage Industry.
Knowledge of and experience in proactive Supplier Development activities (root cause problem solving, lean manufacturing, kaizen).
Knowledge and experience in working with Contract Manufacturer is preferred
Experience working with multiple internal customers / business / functional units
Deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management principles and application
Advanced financial analytical skills and experience in enhancing value through negotiations
Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans
Ability to build effective relationships, and build consensus with peers and stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages
Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desired

Responsibilities

Design and execute category strategies that align to Utz business strategies (e.g. conduct spend analysis, align business objectives, conduct supply market analysis, etc.)
Provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.
Proactively work with key suppliers on capacity planning and forward looking inventory management programs to address potential supply assurance risks.
Proactively work with contract manufacturers on raw material inventory and pricing
Develop and negotiate long term purchasing contracts that include favorable terms and advanced supply chain optimization programs such as supplier-owned inventory, just-in-time delivery schedules, and reduced lead times.
Maintain a deep understanding of supply market dynamics for assigned categories by providing specific category expertise for internal customers and Procurement leadership.
Remain current with market trends, internal customer needs and business needs.
Support Supplier Development efforts with Utz strategic Direct materials suppliers that aggressively manage cost and increase value to the business
Identify and implement supplier cost savings projects to reduce costs and/or improve balance sheet.
Identify and select suppliers using criteria such as quality, price and delivery date.
Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requirements, identify plant consumption needs and trends and place orders to procure those materials.
Leverages multiple sources of market intelligence and data to make data-informed decisions.
Maintain a deep understanding of supply market dynamics for assigned categories.
Coordinate and monitor raw material inventories with Utz manufacturing, co-packers, and suppliers.