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KANZEN MEAL (U.S.A.), INC. · 1 week ago

Director of Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Kanzen Meal U.S.A. is a forward-thinking nutrition company focused on delivering complete, convenient, and high-quality meal solutions. The Director of Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships will lead sourcing and procurement efforts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure efficient production processes to achieve cost objectives in a competitive landscape.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageNutritionRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging aligned with company COGS targets

Collaborate with co-manufacturing partners to coordinate procurement of materials used in finished goods production

Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and co-manufacturers

Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to ensure favorable terms and long-term value

Evaluate supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate closely with partners to maintain ‘Nissin standards’ both from quality and safety perspectives

Track and manage procurement costs across the supply chain

Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate cost modeling

Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and process optimization

Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and external regulations

Implement procurement technologies and tools to improve efficiency and transparency

Lead risk mitigation efforts related to supply continuity and quality assurance

Collaborate internally with the R&D team and act as the liaison between R&D and co-manufacturers in planning and production of finished goods

Work closely with the Director of Supply Chain to support the total operational plan for Kanzen Meal

Procure raw materials for the R&D team as needed to support new item innovation

Be proactive in implementing new methods, ideas, other means of managerial tools as Kanzen Meal expands its business

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementNegotiation skillsProcurement softwareFinancial modelingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeERP systemsCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills