Strategic Sourcing Manager

7 days ago

Columbus Ohio, United States T. Marzetti Company Full time

About Our Company:

T. Marzetti Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our portfolio includes a range of brands, including Marzetti, New York Bakery, and Sister Schubert's, as well as exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces, and Buffalo Wild Wings sauces.

Our Business:

We supply many of the top restaurant chains in the United States, and our products are available in retail stores across the country. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service to our customers.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for identifying, supporting, and executing strategic sourcing activities for Contract Manufacturing (CoMan) and Contract Packaging (CoPack) spend at T. Marzetti Company. This role will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the finding, vetting, and qualifying of new Contract Manufacturers (CoMans) and Contract Packers (CoPackers)
  • Work on Stage Gate initiatives to ensure CoMan/CoPack is prepared to launch new initiatives
  • Analyze cost models (Bill of Materials) to ensure accurate and best pricing, including quarterly price updates and verification of supplier invoices
  • Support the setup of new CoMans/CoPackers, including costing, suppliers, and manufacturing
  • Work with Demand and Supply teams to coordinate supply and inventories with available capacity
  • Identify future pinch points when demand outpaces supply and manage on a monthly basis when future gaps are identified
  • Manage attainment, throughput rates, CoMan/CoPack schedules, and capacities to ensure production/supply is available for transportation and receipt into DCs
  • Manage CoMan/CoPack operations to avoid customer shortages, working cross-functionally with Supply and Transportation Teams
  • Lead sourcing and negotiations at CoMans/CoPackers, as well as day-to-day supplier and SKU management
  • Responsible for CoMan/CoPacker relationship management, including a detailed understanding of CoMan capabilities, contracts, and capacity to drive compliance and efficiencies
  • Lead KPI monthly meetings with CoMan/CoPacker, working cross-functionally with QA team on quality metrics
  • Support CoMan/CoPacker innovation projects with sourcing, vetting, and qualifying CoMan/CoPacker, including site visits to fully understand operational and supply chain capabilities
  • Key contributor for CoMan/CoPacker strategies, including analysis, negotiations, and long-term vision
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lead contract negotiations with CoMan and Co-Packers; develop negotiation methods and acceptable terms and conditions through contract completion
  • Support the Sr. Director of CoMan with cost savings opportunities, strategies, cash flow improvement, negotiations, vendor change management, and alternate supplier initiatives

Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Preferred 4+ years of purchasing experience
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Strong written, verbal, and listening skills
  • Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change
  • High results-orientation
  • Travel is approximately 30% of the role

Working Conditions/Environment:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will work in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk, and bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the office is quiet. Occasional travel to plants or meetings is required.

Cultivate Your Career:

Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.

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