Procurement Manager, DSD & Inbound Logistics

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1869, Campbell's has connected people through food they love and is proud to be stewards of amazing brands. This role will support the development of category strategies within Direct Store Delivery Transportation, Inbound and International Logistics, managing approximately $175MM in global annual spend. The position will lead projects supporting Supply Chain logistics across North America at WHQ, aiming to deliver Procurement's financial and process goals, drive alignment with Supply Chain Logistics leadership, and utilize category and procurement expertise to influence and implement category strategies. The individual will identify opportunities to improve operational performance, increase customer service, achieve sustainable productivity, and reduce costs across all Campbell brands and subsidiaries. Key tasks include supporting strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, driving continuous improvement, and innovative thinking. The role requires strong quantitative skills for data analysis, problem-solving, and decision support, as well as in-depth industry knowledge to set standards for leadership and best practices sharing. Responsibilities also include developing RFIs and RFPs, leading negotiations, executing contracts, and performing financial analysis and risk assessment to recommend optimal solutions.

Requirements

• BS/BA, preferably in supply chain or related field
• 7 years' experience, with either Procurement or transportation operations

Nice To Haves

• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience with SAP, Transportation and Warehousing Management Systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with business in strategy development for the Transportation & Logistics categories
• Translate strategy into tactical plans and support execution
• Define and implement mechanisms to ensure alignment/engagement
• Remain abreast of industry trends/changes to identify impacts to Campbell Soup
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within area of responsibility
• Provide direction to team members with respect to Procurement Sourcing activities for large/complex projects
• Develop category strategies in support of BU stakeholders' objectives/strategy
• Conduct RFXs/Auctions, analyze responses, and make recommendations
• Define negotiation strategies based upon Total Delivered Cost and lead execution
• Support the contracting process in strong collaboration with BU and Legal
• Drive standardized policies and procedures across businesses
• Guide client in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) as needed for services
• Manage all supplier contracts, proactively communicate and renegotiate as needed based on contract terms, changing business needs and changes in the economic environment
• Collaborate with business and suppliers to deliver continuous improvement and cost reductions to drive network efficiency, improve logistics practices and reduce costs
• Manage resolution of supplier issues to ensure business continuity as required
• Establish strong working relationships with key customers
• Influence and help develop Transportation & Logistics strategy
• Support issue resolution creatively to provide optimal business solutions
• Drive compliance with preferred suppliers and policies and procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• short and long-term disability
• AD&D
• life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
• matching 401(k) plan
• unlimited sick time
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
• access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
• company store
• Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
• variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level