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    Senior Director of Procurement - St Petersburg, United States - GA Foods

    GA Foods
    GA Foods St Petersburg, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Senior Director of Procurement

    We are looking for a Sr. Director of Procurement to lead our Supply Chain efforts

    Basic Skills:

    Self-starter and team player with a proven track record of success in achieving company goals and objectives while leading a Procurement Department. 10+ years of direct (food) & indirect (packaging) procurement experience with extensive food product and supplier knowledge in food service/manufacturing. An innovator and forward thinker with successful verbal and written communication skills to team members and vendors. Must be effective at leading and encouraging team members. Occasional local, statewide and national travel may be required, i.e., food shows and conferences. The Senior Director of Procurement will report to the VP of Operations.

    General Purpose of Job:

    Will be responsible for developing and executing demand and supply strategies to meet customer and supplier service level expectations while minimizing the costs invested in inventory and leading a functional team in food & supply procurement. Leads initiatives and tracks measurable progress for all areas of procurement/supply Chain for the company. Owns the negotiation of annual vendor contracts and vendor relationships which requires strong negotiating experience. Goes above and beyond when sourcing new products within budget constraints. Responsible for ensuring delivery of raw and finished goods required for production. Should be comfortable in both big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. Able to lead procurement in a data-driven and analytical environment.

    Essential Duties:

    Including but not limited to:

    · Responsible for developing and executing the purchasing strategies for food manufacturing and high-volume catering which are centered around cost-saving initiatives.

    · Negotiate with vendors and leverage buying opportunities to reduce food costs through procurement strategies.

    · Establish metrics and recurring reporting to drive critical procurement and production decisions.

    · Lead a high-performance team culture with a detailed and rigorous performance management philosophy and approach.

    · Establish inventory management COE responsible for leading continuous improvement activities relating to procurement and demand planning through leveraging existing systems with simplicity in mind.

    · Oversight of the company-wide sourcing and procurement function of raw materials and supplies.

    · Establish business rules, procedures, and performance monitoring standards related to procurement.

    · Create policies for procurement and train leaders and employees.

    · Create and track PPV's.

    Key Traits:

    · Cross-functional collaborator and communicator.

    · Strong negotiation skills.

    · Analytical excellence, with the ability to foresee upcoming challenges.

    · Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs in a fast-paced environment.

    · Ability to manage large, complex projects, break them down, and execute into manageable tasks.

    · Detail-oriented, able to link actions to effects.

    · Proven Leadership skills.

    Degree, Certifications, Qualifications

    · Bachelor's degree, preferred.

    · Supply chain certification, preferred.

    · 10+ years of direct (food) & indirect (packaging) procurement experience with extensive food product and supplier knowledge in food service/manufacturing with an extensive negotiating background.

    Preferred Skills:

    · Achievement oriented (timeline-driven, detail-oriented, good planning, and proven negotiation skills)

    · Advanced knowledge of supply chain management, sourcing and/or procurement.

    · Ability to apply advanced analytics and Industry benchmarking techniques and tools.

    · Microsoft Dynamic NAV a plus, minimum experience in a modern MRP/ERP application a must

    · Advanced Microsoft Office – particularly Microsoft Excel

    Diversity and Inclusion:

    We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to GA Foods. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

    Equal Opportunity Statement:

    We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Drug-Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer



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