Procurement Manager - Proteins
Core
Build category strategy for Protein or services, provide sourcing strategies, and maintain a world-class supply base to guide cost savings.
Role type
Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic supplier agreements and sourcing strategies for protein categories
Domain
Food Industry / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market dynamics research, supplier relationship management, cost savings analysis, cross-functional leadership, RFI/RFP drafting, supply chain issue resolution, KPI tracking, industry modeling
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, advanced sourcing practices, new technology innovation
Technologies
SAP, Right Angle, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead and manage assigned categories; Jointly plan and implement sourcing strategies; Establish strategic relationships with the supply base; Negotiate and implement preferred supplier agreements; Research market dynamics and cost drivers; Draft RFI/RFP and conduct analysis; Resolve supply chain and supplier issues; Manage supplier performance and track KPIs; Collaborate with cross-functional groups; Develop innovative approaches to sourcing
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC