Sourcing Manager Ingredients
About The Position
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-NP1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or similar
- At least 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably managing Ingredients
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management
- Knowledge of ERP / Office Suite Systems / Expertise in Excel and Power Point
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical, prioritization and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communications, and presentation skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Experience managing and measuring work
- Track record of building strong peer and stakeholder relationships
- Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints and timelines to meet project tasks and expectations
- Ability to exchange complex information effectively to reach agreement in ambiguous or difficult negotiations
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities to the many ongoing projects
- Strong leadership & interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Persuasive ‘change agent’ capable of challenging conventional wisdom
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate initiatives in a remote team environment
- High energy and passion
Nice To Haves
- CSM, CPSM, and/or PMP certification desired
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned ingredient categories, aligning with business goals and market trends
- Conduct market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks
- Maintain a robust contingency plan to ensure supply continuity in case of disruptions
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive category strategy and achieve cost savings
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement
- Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions, to secure the best value for the company
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including necessary quality and food safety documentation
- Identify and implement cost-savings initiatives and process improvements within the supply chain
- Lead productivity projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and effective execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including material management, quality assurance, technical services, and research & development to support new product development and innovation initiatives
- Ensure timely sourcing and availability of ingredients for product launches
- Develop and execute supplier development programs to enhance performance and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among suppliers
- Participate in global projects, sustainability initiatives, and other projects as assigned
- Ability to travel when necessary for supplier visits, industry events, and corporate meetings
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Safe and inclusive work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- 401k & Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
