Procurement Manager Ingredients
Core
Manage the purchasing of Cocoa, Tomato Paste, Food Chemicals, and Plant Based Proteins, focusing on price, quality, logistics, and supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply strategies, supplier agreements, and category management for key food ingredients.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market analysis, supplier relationship management, category management, process improvement, team leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
MBA, SAP, Power BI, digital technology strategy adoption
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate complex requests for assigned categories; Prepare and review contracts, bids, and vendor agreements; Lead sourcing projects and foster relationships with cross-functional teams and external suppliers; Guide business process improvements and support digital technology strategy; Manage supplier relationships and monitor key performance indicators; Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership