Blue Diamond Growers · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expBlue Diamond Growers is the world’s largest almond manufacturer, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Indirect Procurement. This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities related to capital expenditure and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and supplier relationship management.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct spend analysis and market intelligence, in addition to understanding the business’ and the specific department’s strategic priorities, to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities
Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or delivery timelines
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast, track, and analyze cost-savings from the CapEx and indirect categories
Monitor and manage procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, inflation/tariffs, and contractual liabilities
Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards
Track and report CapEx procurement KPIs, including savings, contract coverage, and supplier performance
Support audit, compliance, and financial reporting requirements related to CapEx investments
Drive adoption of procurement tools, processes, and best practices across the organization
Assist in developing a Supplier Code of Conduct
Act as a leader within Procurement, within the Finance/IT/Procurement department, and across the broader organization
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results
Clearly communicate procurement activities and strategies to senior management
Effectively document, communicate, and gain consensus across the organization to ensure alignment
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field (MBA or relevant certification such as CPSM, CIPS preferred)
10 years or more of progressive procurement experience, especially strategic sourcing and in leadership
Experience in CapEx and indirect procurement is strongly preferred, especially knowledge of the various key components and negotiation tactics for marketing, IT, CapEx, and service-related contracts
Required in-depth knowledge of the sourcing process
Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills
Proven track record of developing sourcing strategies, negotiating excellent contracts, delivering cost-savings, improving supplier performance, and influencing stakeholders
Strong financial acumen and understanding of investment lifecycle and capital budgeting
Experience with eProcurement tools and ERP systems, especially SAP and Ariba
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills in order to drive aggressive implementation plans and schedules
Must be able to problem-solve and handle multiple projects and stakeholder needs
Ability to work efficiently
Commitment to ethical procurement practices and continuous improvement
People management/leadership skills – ability to help guide and coach direct reports with business and professional development goals
5-10% travel required
Preferred
A high-energy individual with a positive can-do attitude
Hard-working, self-motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to create high-quality presentations with succinct and clear communication
Demonstrated success in managing large capital projects in manufacturing environments and an understanding of engineering and equipment procurement
Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach
Passion for agriculture, the food industry, sustainability, and our mission
Strong attention to detail and process oriented
Ability to solve complex problems and make sense of large datasets
Benefits
Numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement
Company
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers is a food and beverage company that markets and process almonds & almonds products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$90MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-05-13Grant· $45M
2022-09-14Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Kai Bockmann
President and CEO
Mark D. Jansen
CEO Emeritus
Recent News
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