Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager
This role will lead the strategic sourcing activities of ingredients categories, including flavors, colors, functional materials, and softs.
The successful candidate will develop a procurement strategy for these categories by understanding markets, ensuring long-term supply, optimizing delivered costs, managing risk & opportunities in commodity markets, and building positive supplier relations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop sourcing strategies in conjunction with key business partners to address and meet business needs.
* Negotiate, evaluate, select, and implement preferred supplier contracts.
* Conduct industry deep dive analysis to provide proactive insight to sourcing strategy.
* Refine procurement processes to minimize efforts & maximize benefits through compliance & specification controls.
Requirements:
* Negotiation and relationship-building skills.
* Market knowledge for industries in which suppliers participate.
* Able to communicate complex information effectively.
* Familiarity with contract administration and governance.
Estimated salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year. Location: US with potential for extension to other regions.