Procurement Category Manager - Elgin, United States - JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC

JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC

Verified Company

Elgin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Procurement Category Manager, Packaging

Department:
Purchasing (435)

Reports to Job Title:
Procurement Director

Summary of the Position:
The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for timely, efficient, ethical, and cost-effective negotiation and purchasing for material and services.**:

Functions Performed:

Develops purchasing strategy, in conjunction with Director of Packaging Procurement, for each category assigned.
Participates in strategic sourcing including vendor selection, contract and price negotiation for packaging for all JBSS facilities to ensure uninterrupted supply and competitive pricing.
Ensures contracts with vendors are documented and consistent with corporate objectives under the direction of the Director, Procurement.
Manages Supplier Scorecards for key suppliers and solicits input from internal stakeholders to ensure cross functional alignment on preferred suppliers. Maintains Vendor Deficiency Log (SQF Requirement).
Tracks and communicates industry price trends and competitive situations to senior management.
Is responsible for purchasing/replenishment of packaging raw materials, packaging supplies, and services that are within the Category Manager's scope.
Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Coordinates purchasing activities with Sales/Marketing/Creative Services for package and/or graphics redesigns.
Coordinates new package design, development, qualification and implementation with vendors and internally.
Develops and documents policies and procedures to improve purchasing efficiencies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in business discipline preferred.
Five plus years of experience in packaging purchasing required.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Quality planning, project management skills, and ability to work with other departments necessary.
JBSS is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran._