Golden State Foods

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location US-GA-Conyers
Job ID
2024-20483
Category
Finance

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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