Strategic Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Woodbury, United States Nationwide Technical Resources Corp Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a multi-state food manufacturing company.

The ideal candidate has built and implemented a strategic sourcing framework and has proven experience negotiating and managing vendors across multiple categories. You are outgoing, assertive, proactive, and demonstrate urgency and accountability.

What you will do:

Own several product categories, maintain, and grow existing key suppliers while selecting and maintaining a network of potential new suppliers. You will also develop pricing strategies and implement Master Supplier Agreements.

  • Own the full end to end management of designated vendors and co-mans, from first contact to commercializing new sku’s and categories.
  • Use successful negotiation strategies to create contracts with optimal terms and establish supplier relationships that are most beneficial to the company.
  • Influence suppliers so they understand the value of our partnership and are able to meet our needs most effectively.
  • Partner with suppliers to bring a continuous improvement mentality and strategy, to reduce cost and improve efficiencies while maintaining or improving quality, and adjust strategies based on changing business needs.
  • Leverage technical knowledge of products, ingredients, and components to build expertise on the operations of our suppliers.
  • Manage and lead key strategic initiatives to optimize our vendor network and build a strong group of alternate suppliers.
  • Project management of initial production setup of both new co-packers and new products.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years progressively responsible experience in managing 3rd party manufacturers and/or suppliers and a demonstrated track record in successfully developing, negotiating, and managing complex vendor relationships.
  • Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain Management or other technical degree preferred.
  • Excellent communications skills with the proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
  • Ability to build positive, lasting relationships
  • Project Management experience.
  • Strong strategic planning and tactical decision-making skills.
  • Initiative-taking and strong analytical/ problem solving skills.
Company DescriptionAmazing company with great benefits and competitive pay.Company DescriptionAmazing company with great benefits and competitive pay.

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