Bilingual Global Sourcing Manager

2 months ago

Watsonville, United States Superior Foods Full time

Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global importer and distributor of frozen fruits, vegetables, and value-added meals. Over the past four decades, we have built a culture that is authentic, purpose driven, personal, and dynamic. Every employee has the opportunity to make a positive impact no matter their role. Our 75 employees (and growing) are some of the most passionate, talented, self-driven, empowered, and diverse people in the industry.SFI is seeking a Bilingual Global Sourcing Manager to join our Supply team in our Watsonville headquarters. The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for fostering growth by identifying and developing opportunities with new suppliers and by creating and advancing new initiatives with existing suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Supplier Management / Program DevelopmentDevelops and advances trusting relationships with decision makers at key suppliers.Leads annual demand planning process per commodity to promote opportunities and sales.Evaluates risks and make internal recommendations regarding payments or payment holds.Provides packaging development support to Strategic Supply Managers; seeks efficiencies and negotiates payment terms.Effectively works with and mentors Supply Account Managers assigned to mutual supplier accounts.Developing New Key Suppliers and ProductsFields inquiries from new suppliers, qualifies suppliers for commercial viability, and leads supplier approval process.Creates plans, budgets, and deliverables for obtaining supplier/product approvals, and evaluates and proposes investment and support opportunities with new suppliers.Provides supply options and pricing for sales, market, and R&D opportunities.Negotiates supplier contracts.Market Engagement and EducationUnderstands and analyzes global markets per commodity and region to assess opportunities to maximize sales growth.Reviews trade intelligence data to identify and engage relevant supply; understands competitors
landscape.Serves as subject matter expert regarding seasons per commodity and shares crop statuses with teams including product availability and constrictions.Provides content for quarterly Business & Crop Highlights report distributed to customers.Represents company at trade shows and customer/supplier visits.Required Skills and Experience:5+ years related supplier management and development experienceB.S. in International Business, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or related field; additional relevant experience considered in lieu of educationBilingual proficiency in English and Spanish requiredThis position works onsite in our Watsonville, CA, officeThis position requires up to 20% travel domestically and internationallyProficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong negotiation and presentation skillsWell organized, self-starter with the ability to multitask and work effectively with conflicting priorities and changing deadlinesSkilled problem solver, solid judgment, and the ability to make sound data-based decisionsAbility to work effectively with a variety of personalities with strong team spirit; good sense of humor a plusCompensation and Benefits:The target hiring range for this position is: $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Compensation is based on a variety of relevant factors, including prior work experience, skills, professional qualifications, and internal pay equity.Our benefits include:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annuallyCommunity outreach opportunities and 40 hours of paid volunteer time per yearCareer development opportunities, employee referral bonus, and frozen food reimbursementAbout Us:Superior Foods is based in Watsonville, in the heart of the fertile central California coast. We are a global supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and frozen meals for the retail, industrial, club, and foodservice markets. Our supply base spans more than 25 countries and gives us the advantage of staggered growing seasons, geographical diversification, and access to reliable supply.Our core values center around trust, transparency, and credibility, which have been instrumental to our success. Our company s purpose is to use business as a force for good and to significantly and sustainable improve the lives and well-being of the people within our communities. We are leaders in social responsibility, and we are dedicated to the reciprocal success of everyone we touch.If you are a talented Global Sourcing Manager and embrace SFI s core values of trust, reliability, integrity, food safety, innovation, and community, we d love to hear from you Visit our website at www.SuperiorFoods.com to apply.Key Words: * Global Sourcing * Supply Management * Relationship Management * Food Industry * Frozen Foods * Agriculture * International Business * Contract Negotiation * Contract Management * Demand Planning * Project Management * Account Management * Spanish Speaking Proficiency *

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