Lactalis American Group
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing
Lactalis American Group, Bedford, New York, United States,
Description
Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Procurement team. This role is hybrid-onsite and will need to be stationed at a Lactalis US HQ office: Bedford, NH, Buffalo, NY, or Chicago, IL.
Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including
Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic .
At Lactalis, our core values of
AMBITION ,
ENGAGEMENT , and
SIMPLICITY
are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting. Share with us your
STORY , your
PASSION , and your
EXPERTISE !
Reporting to the Senior Director for Ingredients in North America, the
Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing
is a key member of the North American Strategic Procurement team and is responsible for developing and implementing short-, medium-, and long-term purchasing strategies that deliver best-in-class results in the areas of people, processes, costs, and supply. This position ensures the implementation and ongoing integrity of purchasing policies, practices, and systems, working in strong collaboration with the global procurement team.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a global and matrix organization and will ensure that the team's overall focus aligns with the organization’s goals, responding to the company's needs in the USA and Canada.
They will manage a team of more than two people, including a manager, who may be located at different sites in the USA and Canada, distinct from the location of the Senior Director.
Key responsibilities for this position include: Owner of the full budget with input on the budget assumptions from the Senior Director of Procurement and the Global Strategic Procurement team. Manage and support all strategic procurement activities for all zone plants (30) and for the seven different divisions. Develop, lead, and animate the zone strategy for all category responsibilities; present and support strategies to the Executive team. Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers at the senior management level. Identify and execute cost-saving negotiation initiatives at the senior supplier management level. Provide cross-functional support on global strategy and negotiation initiatives led by the global procurement team. Work and collaborate cross-functionally with the Operations team to ensure compliance with company requirements. Support and manage company acquisition and work cross-functionally with the global procurement team. Manage the price matrix and supply risks for key material supplies. Leverage in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers to create local sourcing strategies. Partner with and provide purchasing leadership and insight to other functions within Lactalis North American divisions. Develop and lead a high-performing team of purchasing professionals. Engage in special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Corporate Procurement. Develop, maintain, and implement a sustainable category purchasing strategy. Identify and execute value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities. Participate actively as a cross-functional team member by providing insights to Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Sales, and Marketing. Lead and manage direct reports by establishing goals and priorities. Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance. Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost-saving initiatives and providing monthly status reports. Own category standards input by reviewing weighted average costs and new contract pricing. Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team. Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Requirements Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education/Experience University degree or College diploma in a related discipline. MBA in Food Science or Chemical Engineering will be an asset. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a food manufacturing company. Experience in negotiating complex multi-year agreements. Prior management experience will be an asset. Specialized Knowledge Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred. Experience in purchasing ingredients and commodities preferred. Experience in a global company purchasing environment is preferred. High level of initiative and strong interpersonal skills. Skills/Abilities Strong negotiation & presentation skills. Strong planning, project management, and execution skills. Rigorous data-driven/analytical capability. High level of initiative and strong interpersonal skills. Good leadership and ability to interact with various management levels. Good organizational skills. Foundational knowledge of contract law and legal terms. Foundational knowledge of financial statements. Proficient in standard office computer technology. Intermediate and above skill level with spreadsheets. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to operate in a team environment. Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset. Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States and internationally, approximately 20% of the time. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants based on any legally-recognized basis.
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Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including
Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic .
At Lactalis, our core values of
AMBITION ,
ENGAGEMENT , and
SIMPLICITY
are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting. Share with us your
STORY , your
PASSION , and your
EXPERTISE !
Reporting to the Senior Director for Ingredients in North America, the
Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing
is a key member of the North American Strategic Procurement team and is responsible for developing and implementing short-, medium-, and long-term purchasing strategies that deliver best-in-class results in the areas of people, processes, costs, and supply. This position ensures the implementation and ongoing integrity of purchasing policies, practices, and systems, working in strong collaboration with the global procurement team.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a global and matrix organization and will ensure that the team's overall focus aligns with the organization’s goals, responding to the company's needs in the USA and Canada.
They will manage a team of more than two people, including a manager, who may be located at different sites in the USA and Canada, distinct from the location of the Senior Director.
Key responsibilities for this position include: Owner of the full budget with input on the budget assumptions from the Senior Director of Procurement and the Global Strategic Procurement team. Manage and support all strategic procurement activities for all zone plants (30) and for the seven different divisions. Develop, lead, and animate the zone strategy for all category responsibilities; present and support strategies to the Executive team. Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers at the senior management level. Identify and execute cost-saving negotiation initiatives at the senior supplier management level. Provide cross-functional support on global strategy and negotiation initiatives led by the global procurement team. Work and collaborate cross-functionally with the Operations team to ensure compliance with company requirements. Support and manage company acquisition and work cross-functionally with the global procurement team. Manage the price matrix and supply risks for key material supplies. Leverage in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers to create local sourcing strategies. Partner with and provide purchasing leadership and insight to other functions within Lactalis North American divisions. Develop and lead a high-performing team of purchasing professionals. Engage in special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Corporate Procurement. Develop, maintain, and implement a sustainable category purchasing strategy. Identify and execute value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities. Participate actively as a cross-functional team member by providing insights to Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Sales, and Marketing. Lead and manage direct reports by establishing goals and priorities. Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance. Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost-saving initiatives and providing monthly status reports. Own category standards input by reviewing weighted average costs and new contract pricing. Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team. Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Requirements Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education/Experience University degree or College diploma in a related discipline. MBA in Food Science or Chemical Engineering will be an asset. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a food manufacturing company. Experience in negotiating complex multi-year agreements. Prior management experience will be an asset. Specialized Knowledge Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred. Experience in purchasing ingredients and commodities preferred. Experience in a global company purchasing environment is preferred. High level of initiative and strong interpersonal skills. Skills/Abilities Strong negotiation & presentation skills. Strong planning, project management, and execution skills. Rigorous data-driven/analytical capability. High level of initiative and strong interpersonal skills. Good leadership and ability to interact with various management levels. Good organizational skills. Foundational knowledge of contract law and legal terms. Foundational knowledge of financial statements. Proficient in standard office computer technology. Intermediate and above skill level with spreadsheets. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to operate in a team environment. Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset. Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States and internationally, approximately 20% of the time. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants based on any legally-recognized basis.
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