Strategic Sourcing Director-Field Procurement

4 weeks ago


Dallas, United States Hiring Now! Full time

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and were passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities come join us Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands has an opening for a Strategic Sourcing Director Field Procurement Remote position. The Strategic Sourcing Director-Field Procurement (SSD) will act as the liaison between Procurement and internal DFA departments to implement and administer sourcing strategies developed by the Central Procurement team, and will be responsible for the development and execution of supply sourcing and procurement activities for Non-Dairy Ingredient categories The SSD will also be responsible for applying best-in-class procurement processes and technology, working collaboratively with key internal business partners and ensuring early involvement of procurement expertise in new innovation projects, managing special projects, driving procurement/supplier initiatives to meet product, service, quality and overall supply requirements, and achieving cost savings objectives. The SSD will also support the execution of major spend reduction initiatives being conducted at the executive level. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible as the liaison between Procurement and suppliers to implement and administer the tactical execution of Sourcing strategies developed by the Central Procurement team.Communicate procurement issues to the field as needed (Internal departments and suppliers).Lead and provide project managements update to Procurement team as needed/requested, including plant trials, specification changes, new product launches, cost savings/avoidance opportunities, and all projects that require Procurement presence in DFA plants.Assume an expert role for assigned categories/commodities on a national basis. Consult and collaborate with technical counterparts and cross-functional team members to gain a thorough understanding of supply requirements that will meet/exceed customer requirements in a practical manner. Initiate and lead cross-functional team efforts to reduce total system costs through strategic sourcing, component standardization, and/or use of substitute materials; seek out and adapt new supplier innovations and technologies that will result in overall operational effectiveness, simplification and cost reduction, while partnering with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Commercial to assure success.Build strong value-adding relationships with suppliers, field and corporate personnel, and cross-functional organizations and teams. Contribute to creating pull from the organization for Procurement.Conduct periodic business reviews with key suppliers and internal business partners. Develop, implement and manage processes for supply-related problem resolution and opportunity identification between users and suppliers that result in high levels of customer satisfaction.Adopt new standards and best practices that elevate DFAs procurement capabilities and effectivenessMeet or exceed cost reduction objectives for assigned categories, consistent with the overall Annual Operating Plan. Track and report regularly on cost reductions achieved relative to goals. Work with Category Execution Managers and Procurement Analysts to transfer and build knowledge of relevant supply markets, and to facilitate professional development.BENEFITS: Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date401(k) with company contribution 100% vested at day one of eligibilityCompetitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities we promote from withinComprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementWork for dairy farm families



  • Dallas, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time

    **Position** : Strategic Sourcing Director-Field Procurement **Location** : Dallas, Texas **Requisition ID:** : 26054 **Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands** a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA...


  • Dallas, Texas, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time

    Position : Strategic Sourcing Director-Field Procurement Location : Dallas, Texas Requisition ID: : 26054 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a...

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