Strategic Sourcing Manager

Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and drives multi-year cross functional strategies for direct commodities. The major focus will be to minimize material and service cost impact by containing costs and ensuring the continuity of supply through strategic procurement activities. The Sourcing Manager will support operations by monitoring production forecasts and placing weekly POs which align with the procurement strategy. The ideal candidate has a strong background in ERP systems (SAP preferred), supply planning, and a proven ability to manage PPV (Purchase Price Variance) effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies / supply base consistent with business initiatives. Analysis of suppliers and their industries, identification of preferred suppliers, and supply base rationalization and consolidation
• Execute the Procurement commodity strategy for key categories (fresh, frozen, canned, and aseptic produce)
• Issue Purchase Orders as necessary meet the production schedule while maintaining best-in-class cost
• Develop and utilize customized list of Preferred Suppliers to support requirements for managed commodities
• Facilitate timely flow of information, technical and market, between supply base and internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning)
• Partner with incumbent Suppliers to develop and expand new services and products which achieve sustainable competitive advantage
• Leverage enterprise system tools including, but not limited to, DOMO, SAP, Navision, and Excel – to identify opportunities to leverage supplier or component spend
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions, cost containment, and cost avoidance
• Negotiate pricing and contracts
• Plan, develop, and execute e-Sourcing events relevant to the opportunities in the direct space
• Improve the speed and flexibility of the supply chain to align with internal and external customer expectations.
• Improve contract coverage with our suppliers
• Assists in the resolution of purchased material shortages as needed
• Promoting standardization programs across company
• Lead supplier management activities for key regional suppliers
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure synergy between enterprise strategy and execution in direct categories.
• Present to Management regarding developments in assigned areas
• Lead, monitor, and facilitate the completion of projects – supporting on time delivery of targeted values
• Identify and provide recommendations on process improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or related degree.
• At least 3 years of Supply Chain experience, ideally 4-7 years with a history of increasing responsibility and development.
• Strong preference for experience managing a Fresh Produce supply chain in either Planning or Procurement/Purchasing
• Mindset to dive into data + specifications, and ideate cost out opportunities
• Intermediate-level experience w/ MS Excel (IndexMatch, IF statements, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines