Sr. Buyer (Ingredients)

Johnsonville•Sheboygan Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnsonville LLC, a dynamic, high-growth company, has an opportunity for a results- driven, detail oriented professional to lead the development and oversight of our domestic ingredient category. This role will negotiate pricing agreements and manage the strategic procurement of ingredients and artificial casings. This position will interact cross functionally with a wide range of functions and levels across the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of pertinent experience required.
Experience working with a wide range of external vendors is highly desired.
Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, and purchasing law.
Commitment to personal and team development.
Self-starter with strong problem—solving skills and the ability to multitask and delivery results.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and take calculated risks.
Proven negotiation skills
Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and the ability to focus on what matters most for the business.

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic sourcing function for all purchased ingredients.
Coach Ingredient Buyer(s) accountable for executing the sourcing strategy, providing day to day support, coaching and long-term development.
Build and enhance high trust, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
Proactively partner with suppliers to improve cost, quality and service.
Collaborate with shareholders to address non-conforming materials and mitigate business impact.
Identify, propose and implement opportunities to reduce commodity related business risk.
Lead sourcing activities for new products using a category management approach.
Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with the R&D, FSQ and Operations teams.
Initiate, negotiate, and implement supply agreements in a professional and ethical manner.
Execute category scorecard to gauge performance and drive accountability.
Collect and analyze market data resulting in delivery of commodity analysis and forecast.
Perform other duties as assigned.