THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION
Our client is seeking a savvy Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement with specialized expertise in CPG food.
The Director will :
- Spearhead 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 8 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 capable of working though the range of sourcing strategy 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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