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Sartori Company · 2 weeks ago

Procurement Manager - Direct Materials

Plymouth, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Sartori Company is a leading organization in the food industry, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager – Direct Materials to manage and optimize supplier relationships and procurement processes. This role focuses on establishing cost-saving targets, enhancing efficiency in procurement, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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 ControlMaterials Management CertificationAnalytical AcumenLeadershipEffective CommunicationRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S) in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related field is required

Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing working with vendors, conducting audits and negotiating contracts is required

Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company's culture. Sartori's core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility

Analytical Acumen: Ability to draw complex conclusions from data using analytical methods

Strategic Vision: Possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into an actionable framework for manufacturing operations

Continuous Improvement: Embodies a mindset focused on continuous improvement, leveraging analytics to drive transformational results

Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders, driving a data-centric culture across the organization

Coaching: Effectively coaches and mentors others, providing guidance that enhances performance and facilitates development while building confidence

Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analytical insights to diverse audiences

Decision Quality: Makes informed, timely decisions using a blend of analytical insights, experience, and sound judgment

Learning Agility: Shows a high level of intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn and adapt to new analytical techniques and industry trends

Relationship Building: Builds and maintains trusting relationships and alliances both inside and outside the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation

Results driven – Leverages a collaborative approach to achieve results that promote Sartori's success