Sr. Manager, Purchasing
4 weeks ago
**THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION**
Our client is seeking a Sr. Manager, Procurement with expertise in CPG food, sustainability, regenerative, and fresh products.
California applicants preferred, open to West Coast (pacific or mountain time zones)
Bonus points if you are located in or around the Bay Area
The Senior Manager, Purchasing will:
Spearheaded the development of innovative sourcing strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness, performance, and quality across the board.
Develop and execute short- and long-term commodity and risk management strategies.
Drive continuous improvement through robust KPI reporting and analysis, leveraging market trends and supplier insights to inform strategic decisions.
Oversee all aspects of procurement, from RFQs/RFPs to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, ensuring seamless operations and cost optimization.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline production planning and optimize the S&OP process.
Partner with R&D and Quality Assurance to source and qualify raw materials, prioritizing cost savings without compromising on quality.
Champion vendor quality initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; prior food manufacturing or CPG experience is a strong plus.
Demonstrated track record of growth in procurement and team management.
Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Must have a hands-on and “roll up your sleeves” work ethic and be capable of working through the range of sourcing strategies as well as the details of daily procurement execution
Solid understanding and experience of purchasing strategies and inventory management.
Proven analytical and decision-making skills to support effective buying decisions, problem resolution, process improvements cost reductions, etc.
Experience in managing and developing a team.
Effective communication skills and ability to work well with teams and cross-functionally.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Superior attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Persuasive negotiation skills with experience working with contracts
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Exceptional time management, program management, and organization skills
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, charting, data management, and highly proficient in working with large data sets) is a strong plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
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