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Lactalis American Group · 2 months ago

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Buffalo,NY,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Lactalis American Group is a leading family-owned dairy company committed to providing meaningful opportunities for growth and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement purchasing strategies while leading a team to achieve organizational goals related to cost and supply objectives.

DairyFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supporting global strategy & negotiation initiatives led by the global procurement team by providing information such as pricing specifications and vendor listings, market intelligence and negotiating at local level for finalization. Then implement set strategies and initiatives at a North American level

Develop and lead local short- and medium-term sourcing strategies by using in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers

Develop, maintain, and implement with the support of the global team a sustainable category purchasing strategy at zone level

Accountable for the management of all contracts for the Category at the zone level, including qualify vendors, tender, negotiate, and implement all contracts

Lead cost and supply risks for key material supplies within category by maintaining up to date knowledge of market changes to alert on the risk, contracting in advance of the concern or contracting low and long if it is a price risk, and finding and qualifying alternate vendors or alternate materials

Ensure that purchased materials, suppliers and services are following the company’s requirements

Evaluate and ensure that all plants are following proper purchasing procedures and communicate changes in purchasing policies and procedures as required

Identify and execute negotiation cost savings initiatives on category managed by incumbent, and on escalated contracts from team with senior leadership at Supplier end

For the categories the incumbent directly managers, identify and execute value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities as a cross-functional effort to deliver cost reduction targets and optimize other performance measures such as on-time delivery & lead time on purchased goods and services, without jeopardizing quality, flexibility, and supply continuity

Participate as an active cross-functional team member by providing insight to the leadership within Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Sales and Marketing and other key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as new launches, line extensions, and process optimization. The scope includes sourcing, pricing, as well as sharing process improvements ideas provided by the vendors

Responsible for hiring and leading a high performing team of purchasing professionals

Lead and manage direct reports by establishing goals and priorities, and providing work direction, reviewing performance, providing work support with suppliers, and providing feedback, and in conjunction with the Director, determining training and development needs. Manage the team located in all the zone countries

Full owner ship of Category Budget with input on the Budget Assumptions from the Senior director Procurement and the global Strategic procurement team

Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to North America region. Manage supplier quality and supplier non-conformance concerns

Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives and providing monthly status reports, reviewing and approving pricelists for upload to SAP, validating PPV and LPS data

Responsible for the category standards input by reviewing weighted average cost and/or the new contract pricing and the application of the approved assumptions, as well as providing insight on the market for latest estimate & monthly budget forecast reports

Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team by sharing purchasing strategies, supporting teamwork, and participating in joint learning and development initiative. Presenting to executive members of the various divisions at the zone level

Support and manage company acquisitions with the support of the global procurement team

Could be assigned to special projects by the Senior director, Corporate Procurement

Qualification

Strategic sourcingNegotiation skillsProject managementProcurement experienceData analysisContract law knowledgeFinancial statements knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or another appropriate discipline is required

Minimum of Ten (10) years working experience, with five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company

Management experience is an asset

Experience in negotiating complex multi-year agreements through RFP/ RFQ bidding processes

High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills

Good leadership and ability to interact with a wide variety of management levels and business situations

Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills

Rigorous data driven/analytical capability

Strong negotiation skill

Able to positively influence others

Ability to lead and motivate staff

Strong presentation skills and ability to present to groups of various size and levels of leadership

Foundational knowledge of contract law and legal terms & conditions

Foundational knowledge of financial statements i.e. the impact of the role on the business

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options

Support insurance costs significantly

Contribute generously to retirement plans

Paid Time Off from day one

Training and development opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Company

Lactalis American Group

Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.

Founded in 1933

Buffalo, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lactalisamericangroup.com

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