National Beverage Corp. · 3 days ago
Procurement and Ingredient Sourcing Leader
National Beverage Corp. is a leading company in the beverage industry, and they are seeking a Procurement and Ingredient Sourcing Leader. This role is responsible for optimizing raw material costs, developing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to ensure efficient material flow and cost advantages.
Responsibilities
Day to Day support of plants as needed in supplying best practices supply management guidance and developing both regional and centralized programs that make economic sense
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for driving competitive advantage in key procurement areas and assess key business risks
Provide leadership
Develop and execute risk management strategies and develop hedging programs consistent with the company’s objectives
Monitor and interpret market conditions for commodities being managed within the risk management program
Identify target commodities/programs to manage commodity costs within planned productions levels
Interface with business unit marketing and manufacturing teams to identify activities and opportunities to provide support from commodity risk management and strategic sourcing
Identify and research various tools and programs to enhance commodity risk management strategy and execution
Develop and deliver ongoing reporting of key measures of commodity risk management activities
Interact with and manage relationship with outside consultants, brokers and other providers of services in the procurement risk management area
Establish and maintain procedures for internal controls for execution of the commodity program, adhering to internal financial controls
Adhere to all company policies and established practices in execution of the commodity risk managements programs
Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
10+ years of experience in CPG Beverage procurement, commodities (buying futures, options) and risk management
Expert knowledge of volatile commodities particular those used in food & beverage products
Experience in establishing broker relationships and contract negotiation
Excellent oral and written communications skills (including public speaking) in English
Advanced computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word
Must be well organized and detail oriented
Company
National Beverage Corp.
We are National Beverage Corp.! As the fourth largest branded soft-drink company in the U.S., National Beverage proudly refreshes America.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1991-09-20IPO
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