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
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
Ruiz Foods are manufacturer of food products such as frozen Mexican food and roller grill snacks.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Food Processing
2024-03-06
2024-02-25
Food Business News
2024-01-10
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