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McCain Foods · 1 day ago

Manager, Procurement Commodities and Ingredients

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

McCain Foods is a global family-owned company known for its commitment to creating exceptional work experiences. The Manager, Procurement Commodities and Ingredients will be responsible for sourcing and procuring ingredients, analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and developing category strategies to optimize ingredient spend in North America.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive cost-focused strategy for North American ingredients spend

Monitor supplier KPI ensuring seamless delivery of supply

Delivery of Sustainable Cost Advantage Program

Build supplier relationship for the relative markets to deliver value to company

Ensure company purchases in the spend pool comply with company internal controls requirements

Responsible for category financial planning, budget and PPV management

Build up strong and effective relationship with McCain cross function team to deliver initiatives and savings

Support global procurement strategy development and execution by providing North American market insights, aligning regional actions with global objectives, and implementing global standards where applicable

Qualification

SAPCoupaARIBAProcurement experienceSourcing strategy developmentSupplier managementFinancial analysisCommodity sourcingNegotiating skillsAnalytical thinkingDiversity mindsetCommunicationCollaborationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or Finance; MBA a plus

Experience in SAP, Coupa, ARIBA

3-5 years of food industry procurement experience

Core Procurement Experience & Skills Linking business needs to leverage scale

Sourcing strategy development

Strong supplier management skills

Negotiating / Influencing skills

Client relationship management

Financial analysis skills

Industry analysis skills

Commodity sourcing and risk management skills

Capacity: Proven ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities

Business thinking: Able to connect business needs with external capabilities

Organizational Leadership: Able to lead the organization and supply base to maximize results

Collaboration: Regarded as a constructive team player and have a strong sense of partnership behavior

Analytical thinking: Disciplined and data oriented to gain competitive advantage

Strategic thinking: Able to think strategically and plan for the long term

Communication: Ability to communicate objectives clearly both in writing and orally

Creative & Flexible: Able to evaluate opportunities and respond to changing requirements

Ability to work independently when needed, to make sound business decisions, and can accurately balance risks with business needs

Diversity mindset: Ability to manage in a matrix organization and across regions and cultures

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)

Retirement savings benefits

Leave support including medical, family and bereavement

Vacation and holidays

Company-supported volunteering time

Mental health resources

Company

McCain Foods

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McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks

Founded in 1957

Wendouree, Victoria, AUS

10001+ employees

https://www.mccain.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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