Procurement Manager - Masterpack & Ingredient Sourcing

Title: Procurement Manager - Masterpack and Ingredient Sourcing

Salary Range: $112,000 - $116,000 Annually

Status: Exempt

Location: Salinas, CA

Reports to: Sr. Director, Procurement

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Procurement Sourcing Manager - Masterpack & Ingredient Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing non-strategic category sourcing approaches that ensures a reliable supply, for creating an approach to sourcing that drives competitive costs and continuous improvement, and for developing a supplier base that performs well relative to performance KPIs.

This role manages all non-strategic Ingredient spend within a category management framework - developing differentiated sourcing approaches, leading sourcing execution and negotiations, and partnering closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Finance to support product launches, cost savings initiatives, and assessing supplier performance. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, technical understanding of ingredients, and a proactive approach to driving out cost, increasing Company value.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

* Assures that there is an underlying category management foundation in place and develops/executes Ingredient go-to-market sourcing approaches consistent with the segmentation driven overarching approach to Ingredient sourcing

* With Ingredient Operations, evaluates supply and supplier market data and analytics to develop fact-based decisions when developing and executing go-to-market approaches

* Leads all go-to-market execution elements - competitive bidding, supplier selection and deal finalization, and contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels

* With support from Procurement Operations, develops the signature RFx approaches that are used for executing go-to-market strategies

* Deploys the ogC supplier relationship management framework to create differentiated supplier relationships and differentiated performance expectations to create both cost and value impact

* Leads all supplier interfaces and partners with Marketing, R&D and Operations to support key Ingredient projects - Ingredients and supplier changes, value engineering and innovation, process improvements and commercialization

* Works with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure all Ingredients meet regulatory and company standards

* Maintains ongoing review of supply risks and develops mitigation strategies with Procurement Operations

* Supports targeted sustainability initiatives

* Supports development and implementation of Procurement policies, governance, controls, and standard operating procedures.

* Supports the establishment of KPIs and dashboards to track performance, cost savings, supplier reliability, and compliance

* Continually works on personal development, functional and leadership competencies, with direction from the Director of Direct Material Sourcing

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

* 5 years or more of experience in Procurement, with Ingredient sourcing experience in CPG and Ag/Produce highly preferable

* Category management knowledge and experience preferable, from segmentation through to supplier relationship management

* Current understanding of Ingredients, Ag/produce in particular - supplier manufacturing processes, upstream supply chain, performance, regulatory compliance, and cost drivers

* Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office tools and strong analytical skills

* Experience with value engineering or Ingredient optimization projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends and some company holidays as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

* 4-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain preferred

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.