Commercial Operations Assistant Manager - Raw Material
Core
Manage direct material portfolio, budget, and supplier relationships to drive procurement excellence and optimal supplier performance for pet nutrition raw materials.
Role type
Assistant Manager, Commercial Operations (Procurement)
Builds
Raw material supply chain for pet nutrition products
Domain
Pet Nutrition / Procurement
Required skills
negotiation, stakeholder engagement, market trend analysis, budget management, supply chain optimization
Preferred skills
leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage direct material portfolio and Annual Execution Plan budget; Partner with strategic sourcing to analyze market price trends and establish price forecasts; Serve as primary contact for suppliers leading price negotiations and Master Service Agreements; Coordinate with Supply Chain, R&D, and SQA to execute product launches and ensure raw material availability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC