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Ruiz Foods · 2 months ago

Manager – Procurement Processes & Improvement

Ruiz Foods is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country, known for its El Monterey and Tornados brands. The Manager of Procurement Processes and Improvement is responsible for enhancing the efficiency of Procurement processes and implementing improvement plans while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversee key Procurement Processes, including but not limited to:
Strategy selection
Multi-step sourcing process from requirements assessment to agreement negotiation
Champion an MRP culture within Procurement (accurate and actionable system driven recommendations)
Master data management
Establish standard MRP procedures in collaboration with IT
Techniques to minimize on-hand inventory while ensuring demand is met
Safety stock management
Obsolete material management
Establish risk mindset
Maintain risk assessment tool
Establish techniques to reduce supply risk
Establish standard purchase order management in collaboration with IT
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that process are complimentary across functional areas
Report on process effectiveness and improvement via KPI’s
Continuously drive to improve processes
Further the journey from reliance on individuals to systems and processes that endure team member changes
Stays informed on industry best practices
Address business needs as necessary outside of traditional working hours
Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Procurement Process ImprovementMRP Systems ExperienceLean/Six Sigma CertificationAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsInitiative-taking Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field
5+ years of pertinent procurement experience in a CPG company
Demonstrated achievements in Procurement Process Improvement
Deep MRP systems experience
Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
Initiative-taking mindset
Advanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Challenges the status quo
Confident driving change initiatives
Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma and Professional certifications are ideal

Company

Ruiz Foods

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Ruiz Foods are manufacturer of food products such as frozen Mexican food and roller grill snacks.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kimberli Carroll
President and Chief Executive Officer
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