JOB SUMMARY: Strategic procurement leader that directs packaging procurement activities for U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Operations, ensuring that all products meet GSF’s objectives for price, efficiency, and quality. Supports International Divisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage GSF strategic purchasing activities, including price negotiations (RFP)and contract management to ensure competitive pricing and strong supplier relationships. (30%)
2. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support business unit commercialization and ensure continuity of supply, supply chain optimization, and identify cost savings opportunities. (20%)
3. Develop packaging sub-category strategies, utilizing the Golden Acceleration System (GAS), while ensuring the continuity of supply, quality, and service levels. (10%)
4. Set up new suppliers and packaging materials for relevant business units. (5%)
5. Create and manage assured supply and packaging projects within commercialization platforms. (10%)
6. Evaluate system-wide use of packaging materials to assess productivity opportunities. (5%)
7. Forecast raw material prices to support customers' pricing calendars. (5%)
8. Interact formally and informally with vendors to communicate GSF values, mission, and strategic direction to enhance supplier relationships and project management. (5%)
9. Support and perform other assigned duties as necessary for the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Manage up to three associates.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: PPV
• Productivity/quality standards: raw materials quality
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: on time delivery of raw materials
• Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement of procurement process
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Food safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, supply chain, or economics from an accredited college or university.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management in the food and beverage industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Purchasing and inventory indicators (E)
• Purchasing law (contracts, terms and conditions, warranties, disclaimers) (E)
• Strategic supply management (just in time, strategic alliances, value analysis, partnerships) (E)
• Contract management (blanket orders, releases, EDI, verbal agreements, contracts) (E)
• Computer inventory management and database applications (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• SPC (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Strategically manage long term supplier contracts, negotiations, & performance
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Interpret purchasing problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors verbally and in writing
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Negotiate effectively with vendors
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values