Sr Sourcing Manager - Packaging Category

Job Purpose

Lead and develop strategic sourcing activities including negotiations, contract and project management, spend analysis, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee segmentation of supply base, managing long-term partnerships with key strategic suppliers and ensuring delivery of sourcing strategies.

Essential Functions

Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier capabilities for packaging categories to achieve business objectives

Manage, mentor, and coach identified packaging team through all sourcing activities such as RFP development analysis, strategy building, and supplier onboarding

Research and negotiate best price, quality, and service for packaging categories utilized throughout the company

Establish commodity risk mitigation strategies to minimize any concerns with materials, delivery, or supplier relationships

Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a leader for packaging categories; establish both short- and long-term commodity strategies

Oversee the development and execution of contracts and agreements with suppliers; effectively negotiate with suppliers and coach others to do the same

Set and deliver budgeted plans for all packaging categories

Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements; compile and maintain commodity and industry strategies

Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers, such as volume-based discounts, better payment terms, lead time improvements, etc.

Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing; monitor effectiveness of procedures, revise and improve purchasing processes

Monitor supplier compliance with contractual agreements

Lead evaluations of supplier performance; recommend and oversee supplier intervention

Serve as escalation point for supplier quality issues

Assist with other supply chain analysis and initiatives as required

Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business, or materials management

7+ years of experience in sourcing/supply chain/operational leadership pertaining to packaging

Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of developing and empowering team members through active mentoring and coaching

Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food products

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems (Microsoft Great Plains, SAP)

Experience with manufacturing modules including MRP, MPS, and WMS

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives

Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change

Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

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