Sourcing Manager

1 week ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Russell Stover Full time

Classification:

Classification:
Regular

Status:

Status:
Full-Time
Description

At

Russell Stover,


not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration.

Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the

leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates.

For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations.

Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts.

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy
A day in the life...
As the

Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials

, you'll lead efforts to secure high-quality ingredients such as palm oil, whey, flavors, and other specialty ingredients for confectionery production. You'll develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply while optimizing costs and quality. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Marketing, and Operations, you'll anticipate market trends, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your role is pivotal in maintaining product integrity, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and contributing to our company's success.
What you will be doing...
Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies

Formulate comprehensive sourcing strategies to secure a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials crucial for chocolate production—tailor strategies to align with company objectives, market dynamics, and quality standards.

Supplier Management and Negotiation
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while fostering solid relationships built on trust and collaboration.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure favorable agreements that balance cost optimization with quality assurance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance, to align sourcing activities with production schedules, quality requirements, and inventory management.

Risk Management and Market Analysis
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and geopolitical developments to anticipate potential risks and disruptions. Implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations.
Drive initiatives to optimize sourcing processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier performance.
Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to identify process enhancement and innovation opportunities.
Compliance and Sustainability

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies related to sourcing, quality, and sustainability—champion ethical sourcing practices and initiatives to enhance the company's reputation and corporate responsibility efforts.

Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications

)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional experience and qualifications will be considered.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the food or confectionery industry, is essential.

Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, improve quality, and mitigate supply chain risks is also essential.

Solid understanding of raw material markets, industry trends, and supply chain dynamics within the food or confectionery industry.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of analyzing data and deriving actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems is expected.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)
A master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience within the food or confectionery industry.
Experience with sourcing software/tools.
Experience working cross- functionally with teams in R&D, Marketing, QA, and Operations is preferred.

At

Russell Stover Chocolates,


we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

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