Sourcing Manager

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, United States Russell Stover Chocolates Full time

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 MRO and CapEx, you'll be the driving force behind sourcing strategies for essential operational and capital projects. This includes MRO items (e.g., spare parts, tools, maintenance supplies) and CapEx procurement (e.g., equipment, facility upgrades, and large-scale investments). You’ll partner with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution while managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and maintaining quality standards.What you will be doing…Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies Create and implement sourcing strategies for MRO materials and CapEx projects, ensuring alignment with operational needs and company goals. Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategies that enhance efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.Supplier Management and Negotiation Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, fostering collaboration and reliability. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements for both short-term projects and long-term needs.Project Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure CapEx and MRO procurement supports plant operations and facility projects. Act as a key liaison for managing timelines, budgets, and specifications for capital projects and ongoing operational needs.Risk Management and Market Analysis Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities. Develop contingency plans to ensure supply chain continuity for critical MRO and CapEx requirements.Continuous Improvement Drive process improvements that reduce costs, enhance supplier performance, and improve procurement efficiency. Use analytics and metrics to assess supplier performance and ensure alignment with company standards.Compliance and Sustainability Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals for MRO and CapEx procurement. Advocate for sustainable practices in vendor selection and material sourcing.Do you have what it takes?  (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably involving MRO or CapEx categories. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and deliver cost savings. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Do you stand above the rest?  (Preferred Qualifications)
A master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration. Experience in food manufacturing or related industries. Familiarity with sourcing tools/software and capital expenditure management practices. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale CapEx projects or optimizing MRO procurement processes.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.Make Happy. Work Happy. 



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