Job Summary
Our client is an industry leading $2B+ food manufacturing organization that has continued to grow year over year. They have an extensive national footprint, providing brand recognizable products to every major North American grocery chain, while continuing to grow their foodservice offerings. They have asked us to help identify a Procurement Manager to provides leadership and oversight for Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services procurement; managing an annual spend of $200M+. This role is responsible for delivering financial benefits through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and negotiations to secure best-value contracts. This role reports directly to the Procurement Director and will lead a team consisting of Purchasing Agents, Buyers, and Sourcing Coordinators. This will be based in California?s Central Valley. They are committed to hiring the best of the best, and have asked that we not disqualify candidates due to compensation. Targeted total compensation package will likely be in the mid $100K?s range (base + bonus). This is a succession planning hire; they are looking for someone capable of promotion to within the first 36-48 months
Drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, product innovation, technology, and process improvements.
Establish KPIs for supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
Develop and maintain category strategies for key spend areas to optimize cost and supplier relationships.
Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports, leveraging individual strengths and fostering professional growth.
Direct and manage purchasing functions to meet business requirements and achieve sourcing objectives.
Minimize acquisition costs for materials and services; negotiate and administer bids, purchase orders, and long-term contracts for Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services.
Leverage data analytics and market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve decision-making.
Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and department performance using Six Sigma and lean methodologies.
Negotiate and manage over 100 supplier master agreements across multiple categories and plant locations.
How to Apply
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