Sourcing Specialist - Value Added

Prinova•Spring Hill, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist has the primary responsibility for sourcing raw materials needed for customer project execution for North America for the Value Add Team. The role is focused on all aspects of strategic sourcing, quoting, samples, document collection, qualification, and streamlining set up for the Prinova Value Add business needs. The role will work in conjunction with the Ingredients Distribution team, R&D request, external partners, and all Business Units to find the best raw material needed for the request – specific product claim, vendor requirements, and product attributes.

Requirements

A four-year degree from an accredited college is preferred, or experience that demonstrates key needs, along with business-to-business industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years progressive experience.
Knowledge of functional raw materials.
Strategic Focus Vision: Lead teams with a vision and relentless pursuit and expectation for operational excellence. Having a vision and commitment to creating a culture that demands excellence.
Strategy to Execution. Develop and implement a detailed strategic and tactical business plan to attain company growth targets.
Supplier Plans. Conduct and implement strategic plans with key corporate suppliers annually.
Influencer. Serve as member of the Value Added Management team and collaborate with cross functional teams as necessary.
Market Trends. Assess market trends and quantify their effect on business opportunities; identify new business opportunities and determine how to expand or modify existing initiatives to meet on-going and changing customer needs.
Leadership Continuous Improvement. Commitment to on-going organizational improvement, relentless pursuit of ‘raising the bar’ and improving organizational performance, never accepting the status quo regardless of company position in the market.
Budgeting/Forecasting. Ability to establish forecasts and financial budgets, as it relates to forecasting and costing.
Vendor Relationships. Directly maintain and foster outstanding vendor relationships (executive and local as appropriate) with key accounts.
Interpersonal Skills Requirement Lead by example, champion customer centric leadership and operational excellence
Communicator. Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
Solution-Oriented. Problem analysis and business judgment; solid business acumen skills and ability to negotiate complex situations with competing priorities, demonstrate common sense judgment
Entrepreneurial work ethic
Team player/collaborative; high propensity for partnering with executive leadership to understand needs and deliver solutions that meet expectations
Organization skills; proven ability to plan, organize and follow up to realize sales growth objectives, ability to multi-task across multiple business units and market segments
Leadership skills; leadership in an entrepreneurial growth company - nimble, opportunistic, and responsive to business opportunities
Pro-active initiative; takes action without having to be told and exercises good judgment when taking initiative
Creativity; willingness to explore and uncover creative new solutions and strategies in order to meet and exceed goals
Stress tolerance; ability to manage competing priorities and demands of a senior level sales leader
Passion; exhibit a high level of enthusiasm and passion for the job
Digital mindset; bias to build sales infrastructure and processes that are digital, scalable, and repeatable.
Change agent; proven ability to champion and lead change within an organization
Ability to lift up 25 lbs.
Work environment is normally in an office setting.
Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Responsibilities

Communicate with R&D and formulation to proactively source new materials (ingredients and packaging)
Source materials by collection pricing, samples, and documentation – from multiple sources where possible
Submit samples to development and quality for bench and analytical approval, respectively, and track the approval process
Create item codes according to the proper data control processes in the ERP system and other relevant systems
Ensure maximum leverage of Prinova as our major supply source
Long term relationships are built and maintained with suppliers locally and internationally
Utilize Prinova PM’s when networking and sourcing new products
Minimize costs of component materials and consistently work to lower pricing on existing materials in conjunction with the whole procurement team
Maintain item sourcing lists to ensure research is captured and documented on product suppliers and pricing for reuse on later opportunities
Source packaging and support the procurement team in establishing beneficial stocking agreements with suppliers
Supports financial targets for sales, gross margin, and profitability
Setup of raw material specification in the LIMS system
Directs the implementation and execution of effective sourcing policies and procedures
Establishes metrics for both activity and results, including but not limited to new product sourcing, cost savings supported, opportunities supported, One Prinova sourcing percentage, etc.
Works closely with the Marketing Team to understand the key trending ingredients to ensure that they are pre-positioned for new business opportunities.
Works closely with the procurement team and can issue POs and provide support for new materials being brought in.
Drive urgency with suppliers to support the timely set up and support of customer needs
Liaison with Regulatory & Quality for raw material and vendor approval of new items.
Models and ensures that all company values are being followed
Adheres to all company policies
Other duties as assigned