Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)
Senior Manager, Procurement
Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States,
The
Senior Manager, Procurement
will transform the indirect procurement management and own indirect category management (estimated $60M in spend) for Puratos USA & Pennant Ingredients. Acting as the Center of Indirect Excellence for Puratos North America, this role will drive continuous improvement on the procure to pay process with indirect while finding cross boarder savings where possible. Category focus is on, but not limited to: T&E, MRO, fleet, energy, temp labor and banking with some support for CAPEX negotiations. This position will have one direct or indirect report.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead contract negotiations, ensuring that our business secures favorable terms and builds strong, reliable supplier partnerships
Work closely with our CFO and global HQ to design, lead, and implement cost savings projects based on a structured project/savings roadmap
Be the supplier relationship owner: Resolve any emerging issues, fostering smooth and productive relationships
Build and strengthen supplier relationships through frequent and effective communication on business, quality, and cost
De-risk indirect sourcing through contract management and making sure that technical requirements for vendors & legal terms are correct.
Manage the negotiation of vendor terms and conditions and associated maintenance and support for agreements.
Coordinate and lead planning continuous improvements initiatives as well as project management
Develop and enforce Indirect Procurement SOPs
Be the North American Center of Excellence – finding cross boarder synergies to drive additional savings with Canada & Mexico
Support banking & supply chain financing RFQ including execution of results
Prior Knowledge/Experience
Bachelors degree required; degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, or related field
At least 8+ years of progressive procurement experience
ERP system experience, SAP a strong plus
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Team player and influencing skills.
Project management and strategic implementation experience
Strong analytical & communication skills
Proven stakeholder management skills
Collaborative mindset & team player
Strategic & conceptual thinking
Embraces change & challenges the status quo
Continuous improvement mindset
Finds and implements creative and innovative solutions for business challenges
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and superior follow-up and follow-through skills
Ability to thrive in a fast moving and unstructured environment
Looking for a Career for Good?
Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.
If you are a results-driven problem-solver with a passion for customer excellence and looking for an opportunity to drive organizational growth, we invite you to join us for “a career for good.”
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Senior Manager, Procurement
will transform the indirect procurement management and own indirect category management (estimated $60M in spend) for Puratos USA & Pennant Ingredients. Acting as the Center of Indirect Excellence for Puratos North America, this role will drive continuous improvement on the procure to pay process with indirect while finding cross boarder savings where possible. Category focus is on, but not limited to: T&E, MRO, fleet, energy, temp labor and banking with some support for CAPEX negotiations. This position will have one direct or indirect report.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead contract negotiations, ensuring that our business secures favorable terms and builds strong, reliable supplier partnerships
Work closely with our CFO and global HQ to design, lead, and implement cost savings projects based on a structured project/savings roadmap
Be the supplier relationship owner: Resolve any emerging issues, fostering smooth and productive relationships
Build and strengthen supplier relationships through frequent and effective communication on business, quality, and cost
De-risk indirect sourcing through contract management and making sure that technical requirements for vendors & legal terms are correct.
Manage the negotiation of vendor terms and conditions and associated maintenance and support for agreements.
Coordinate and lead planning continuous improvements initiatives as well as project management
Develop and enforce Indirect Procurement SOPs
Be the North American Center of Excellence – finding cross boarder synergies to drive additional savings with Canada & Mexico
Support banking & supply chain financing RFQ including execution of results
Prior Knowledge/Experience
Bachelors degree required; degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, or related field
At least 8+ years of progressive procurement experience
ERP system experience, SAP a strong plus
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Team player and influencing skills.
Project management and strategic implementation experience
Strong analytical & communication skills
Proven stakeholder management skills
Collaborative mindset & team player
Strategic & conceptual thinking
Embraces change & challenges the status quo
Continuous improvement mindset
Finds and implements creative and innovative solutions for business challenges
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and superior follow-up and follow-through skills
Ability to thrive in a fast moving and unstructured environment
Looking for a Career for Good?
Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.
If you are a results-driven problem-solver with a passion for customer excellence and looking for an opportunity to drive organizational growth, we invite you to join us for “a career for good.”
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