Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, PackagingNew$117K
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced sourcing manager to join our Packaging Strategic Procurement team!
What you'll do
Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network.
Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of: categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure
Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values;: own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities
Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to: ensure that we hit our targeted budget
Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market,: supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices
Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally: through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices
What they're looking for
- Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience
- Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
- Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop: best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors
- Data-driven: You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
