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Mosaic Flavors | USA · 12 hours ago

Strategic Procurement Manager

Chino, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mosaic Flavors is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and ordering of raw materials while developing and implementing procurement strategies. The role involves collaboration with senior leadership and external vendors, as well as managing supplier relationships and utilizing data analytics to track procurement performance.

Food and Beverage

Hiring Manager

Carolina Romero

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline purchasing activities

Procurement process includes overseeing the MRP process, analyzing and forecasting inventory requirements to maintain optimal stock levels, issuing POs and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of all input materials

Manage supplier relationships, including evaluating performance (price competitiveness), addressing issues, and ensuring compliance with Company standards

Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier performance to adjust procurement strategies to hedge against potential supply chain issues and mitigate impact to the business

Lead strategic sourcing initiative to identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, fostering competition and enhancing supplier performance

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible value while maintaining quality standards

Collaborate with other departments to (Operations, Finance, R&D) to develop a demand planning model to execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on quality and cost savings

Utilize data analytics to track procurement performance, supplier metrics, and prepare reports on cost savings and sourcing outcomes for management

Working with Montreal personnel to create SOP’s around best practices while leveraging our combined scale with manufacturers to assure optimal pricing and terms

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier relationship managementData analyticsNegotiation skillsERP/MRP systemsVendor managementMS OfficeExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A minimum of a 4-year College degree or equivalent experience

Greater than 5+ years experience in purchasing specialty ingredients/food manufacturing ingredients/specialty chemicals

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc)

Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills, and vendor management skills

Proficient in MS Office, intermediate or advanced in excel

Skilled in negotiating supply agreements with manufacturers as well as distributors in specialty ingredients/food manufacturing ingredients/specialty chemicals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics or a similar field

Experience devising procurement strategies or managing procurement budgets

Company

Mosaic Flavors | USA

Mosaic Flavors | OC Flavors custom formulates liquid and powdered flavors for the Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Confection and Nutritional Supplement categories.

Founded in 2007

Chino, California, USA

11-50 employees