Manager, Procurement Operations

Location: California

Manager, Procurement Operations|JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery# Manager, Procurement Operations

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery | Paso Robles, CA | Production/warehousing | Mid-Senior Level | Full-time | Job e
* Email## Company Description

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located in the Paso Robles region of California's Central Coast. We operate with a desire to make world-class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of the area. We take great pride in making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated
** Manager, Procurement Operations
** to lead our production procurement support functions for all wine businesses. This role will manage a team responsible for all aspects of the Procure-to-Pay workflow, including purchase order management, goods/service receipt reconciliation, and invoice processing. A successful manager must have experience with high-volume receiver reconciliations involving third-party shipping locations, as well as tracking transfers and returns. The Procurement Operations Manager will be a key contributor to the company’s initiative to expand and develop centralized procurement processes across all wine business departments.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of procurement-based practices, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive efficiency and transparency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.##

Job Description
* Lead and manage team responsible for daily procurement support operations, fostering a high performance and collaborative environment
* Develop, implement, and optimize purchase order entry requirements across various purchase types (CAPEX, OPEX, Production Material) to ensure accuracy and compliance
* Oversee and streamline the tracking and confirmation of goods/service receipts and accurate recording in the ERP system, including quantity reconciliations and managing complex 3rd party shipping locations
* Manage the efficient review, recording, and uploading of supplier invoices into the ERP system.
* Resolve, or escalate exceptions and irregularities in the procure-to-pay process, driving root cause analysis and preventative measures
* Follow-up and follow-thru on open / pending orders and transactions
* Act as primary point of contact for internal and external procurement inquires, ensuring timely and effective communication
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes, leveraging data and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
* Support the strategic development and implementation of centralized procurement for all wine business departments, collaborating with various stakeholders to standardize processes and achieve company wide benefits
* Utilize and optimize SharePoint (team tracker) to organize, prioritize, and track team tasks and projects## Qualifications
* At least four years experience in Production or Logistics in an administrative or procurement capacity  + Wine industry experience highly desirable
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus on Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a relevant field
* Proven success training and mentoring others
* Proven attention to detail and excellent organizational and documentation skills
* Advanced Excel user; must be able to perform basic calculations and assemble data in spreadsheets and charts/graphs
* Basic understanding of Procure to Pay workflow in an ERP environment
* Ability to compose concise and effective communication
* Embrace transparency, collaboration and change
* Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the…