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Sartori Company · 2 weeks ago

Procurement Manager - Direct Materials

Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Sartori Company is a leader in the cheese industry, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager – Direct Materials to manage and optimize supplier relationships. This role involves leading the procurement team, establishing cost-saving targets, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Food Processing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manages Direct Procurement team, communicating work expectations, establishing work priorities, developing new skills and conducting semi-annual performance reviews

Manages relationships with existing and potential suppliers, co-manufacturers & outside warehouse facilities

Ensures compliance of co-manufacturing partners and warehouse facilities with all Sartori safety and quality standards

Negotiates with suppliers and assesses risk and value through analysis of market and economic data and past performance

Negotiates and reviews purchasing contracts and supplier and warehouse agreements that result in improved quality, terms and cost

Negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and services

Creates, reviews, and approves bid specifications, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and selection criteria for competitive bidding

Develops and tracks supplier performance metrics. Confers with Team Members, users, and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action

Ensures JD Edwards training is up to date for designated buyers within Sartori Company

Works closely with Plant Managers and Accounts Payable to resolve outstanding supplier issues

Develops and evaluates new suppliers, coordinates purchasing activities on new product development

Oversees completion of new item codes for materials, establishing order quantities, and executing completion of order fulfillment at buyer level

Complies with all company Safety, HACCP, and GMP policies

Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action

Qualification

Purchasing ManagementSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementERP SystemsInventory ControlAnalytical AcumenContinuous ImprovementLeadershipEffective CommunicationRelationship Building