Sr. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

The role

The Sr. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing manages assigned spend categories through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation. This role involves RFx activities, maintaining contract compliance, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

What you will do

• Category management of assigned spend categories by developing and deploying effective category plans.
• Manage performance of suppliers for assigned categories.
• Develop and implement supply risk management strategies.
• Monitor appropriate markets.
• Administer and manage RFx process including RFx review and analysis, vendor evaluation and supplier management.
• Negotiate price and supply agreements.
• Ensure contract compliance with suppliers.
• Maintain contracts to be current.
• Determine potential value creation initiatives and opportunities.
• Track spend and value creation accurately.

Required qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated effective public speaking skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced procurement tools including SAP, ARIBA, GEP, Determine, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in contract negotiations and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science
• Five plus years’ experience preferably in a dairy, food and beverage (F&B) or manufacturing environment
• Professional Certification in a related field
• Project management experience or PMP certification
• Experience in category and supplier management

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• employee discounts
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• ongoing development
• advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.
• We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

About the company

Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Their portfolio includes brands such as Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Planet Oat.