Director, Ingredients, Global Supplier Management

Location: Long Island City

** Description*
* Lead the development, implementation, and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve broad based business objectives.  Responsibilities include setting vision and ensuring the implementation of the procurement strategies across Brands and the Supply Chain.  Support the management of our IVP partners focused on mutual revenue growth, ensuring first access to innovation and margin optimization.  Responsible for managing $100 million in Ingredient spend and one manager.

-    Working collaboratively throughout the supply chain to drive cost, quality and supply improvements through Supplier management, standardization, and negotiations for assigned commodities

-    Develop, advocate, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve short and long-term objectives, working closely with related internal departments (i.e. R&D, Materials Management, Quality, Brand Stakeholders) to ensure that GSR commitments meet all internal requirements.

-    Support cross-functional management/enablement of our IVP relationships with key partners

-    Lead cross Brand Supplier negotiations to ensure best overall cost position for the Organization for assigned commodities.  Negotiate, develop and approve contracts, agreements, supplier direction and business awards

-    Responsible for the overall strategic supplier relationship to insure a collaborative working relationship throughout the Supply Chain

-    Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices and technology trends and educate team members and business partners as needed.  Work with relevant internal departments on strategies related to changing global regulatory compliance requirements and environmental best practices.

-    Develop and lead the strategy to mitigate Supplier and industrial risks within assigned commodities

-    Utilize the tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies. Work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation

-    Lead the budget process across Brands for assigned commodities

-    Support sustainability efforts within assigned commodities

-    In collaboration with the innovation groups, evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and markets as dictated by business requirements

** Qualifications*
* Bachelor's Degree

8 years of experience

10-20% travel

Have experiences in global procurement global category role

Preferably have management experience

Must be a fact based decision maker, pragmatic, resourceful, and proactive

Must have a "can-do" and "will-do" attitude with respect to accomplishing goals, making the numbers, and satisfying the needs of internal and external customers

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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