Strategic Sourcing Specialist
About The Position
Lactalis USA is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist based in Bedford, NH. The role is a key member of the North American Strategic Procurement team and is responsible for developing, leading, and implementing short- and medium-term purchasing strategies that deliver results in people, processes, and costs for industrial categories. The specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders and works toward budget objectives while following company policies and guidelines under the direction of the Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect, North America. The role manages complex procurement projects across multiple sites, divisions, and countries, including the United States and Canada. It focuses on cost, service, efficiency, agility, and quality to support long-term cross-functional business plan objectives. The job description also details marketing-spend sourcing responsibilities, including strategy development, supplier selection and negotiation, budget optimization, risk management, and collaboration with marketing, finance, and other departments.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a procurement function in a related field category, preferably at a food company.
- High initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, project management, and execution skills.
- In-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers.
- Negotiation skills and a strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and sourcing procedures.
- Ability to travel within the United States and Canada and internationally, approximately 20% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Prior CPG industry experience.
- Experience in Marketing or General Services.
- Experience in a corporate or larger organizational setting, preferably with a sizeable marketing team.
- Bilingual English/French.
Responsibilities
- Achieve budget objectives by identifying, developing, and supporting North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the MRO category.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for marketing-spend categories, including advertising, media, creative agencies, market research, and promotional materials.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to understand budget needs and objectives.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the quality and effectiveness of marketing activities.
- Analyze and monitor market trends to identify cost-reduction and value-improvement opportunities.
- Negotiate supplier terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Establish key performance indicators to measure supplier performance and support continuous improvement.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to marketing spend, including market fluctuations, supplier stability, and geopolitical factors.
- Develop contingency plans for potential supply-chain disruptions.
- Work with marketing, finance, and other departments to align procurement strategies with business goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to optimize the marketing procurement process.
Benefits
- Affordable benefits and coverage options.
- Company support for insurance costs.
- Contributions to retirement plans.
- Paid Time Off from day one.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Education Reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
