Back to jobsMaintains overall Spend & Category ownership for Ingredient categories (to be defined), to ensure adequate and timely supply of materials to support manufacturing and business operations. Particular focus on zero stockouts, business disruption, or customer impact.
Develops and implements end-to-end strategic sourcing processes – including category strategies, RFx execution, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Negotiates volume, price, payment terms, lead times, and other Commercial considerations for assigned categories.
Maintains the Company’s competitive advantages by negotiating contracts, ensuring optimal supplier performance and mitigating Risk (supply, cost, legal, compliance, etc.)
Identifies, documents, and delivers year over year cost reduction by leading total cost of ownership (TCO) and value engineering initiatives, specific within Sourcing or in partnership with other functions.
Identifies, documents and delivers opportunities to improve cash conversion: extending vendor payment terms, reducing inventory, and optimizing spend.
Identifies, documents, and delivers opportunities for cost avoidance/protection in inflationary and volatile markets.
Develops, gains alignment with key stakeholders , and executes regional and global sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
Maintains expertise on regional and global market conditions, liaising with Global Sourcing counterparts where appropriate. Acts as an internal consultant to the Lead Buyer, regional Head of Sourcing, Executive Management Team, Customers, and internal Business stakeholders.
Takes on special projects as assigned by the Lead Buyer and/or Head of Sourcing. Emphasis will be on large impact cost-savings, efficiency, or growth opportunities.
Maintains accurate and pertinent Sourcing data concerning Price, volatility, supplier records, and external market data within SAP and other Company systems.
Supports the ambitious growth trajectory of the Company by scouting for new ingredients, attending industry events, and otherwise managing large, multiple, and/or cross-functional projects.