Procurement Manager
Core
Manage purchasing of commodities, ingredients, packaging, and services while leading category buyers and developing supply strategies.
Role type
Procurement Manager
Builds
Supply strategies, category plans, and supplier partnerships for food brands
Domain
Food & Beverage / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, complex negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management, market analysis, risk mitigation, process improvement, talent leadership, data analysis, ERP system usage
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, data visualization tools, advanced Excel
Technologies
Enterprise resource planning systems, data visualization and analytics tools
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies and negotiate complex sourcing initiatives, prepare and support contracts and vendor agreements, lead sourcing projects with cross-functional teams, guide business process improvements and digital technology adoption, manage supplier relationships and track KPIs, lead and develop procurement talent
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership