Procurement Lead

Responsibilities include working with on Supplier best practices, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) framework- including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Support all purchasing analysis with day to day operations. Manage specific suppliers/categories to reduce costs, manage risk and drive continuous improvements. Contribute & support the contract decisions/selections of the Purchasing Director (PD).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate objectives, scope and strategies to suppliers as it relates to SPM
• Support the PD in developing, implementing, and monitoring supplier scorecards.
• Key stake holder in the success of trace gains system for supplier performance content.
• For designated categories: monitor, analyze and report on trends, in accordance with contract terms and best practices.
• Make recommendations for improvements, ie: better contract terms, etc.; present analysis and recommendations to PD.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Maintain relevant ingredient and packaging knowledge. Facilitate and lead supplier performance meetings/reviews.
• Maintain relevant co-packer knowledge, who does what, especially with our selected suppliers and their competition.
• Develop supplier relationships to quickly resolve issues, create and execute the category strategy, and ensure supplier alignment with the direction of the business.
• Participate in SKU rationalization for all co-packer finished goods, Film, Labels, Packaging, Glue, Shrink Wrap, pallets etc.
• Provide Master Data support for new items, by populating AX/D365 with key data and working with finance to have it costed and activated.
• Document Cost Savings/Risk Mitigation and other improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and operations teams to manage inventory position and load scheduling.
• Balances price, delivery, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalizes the supply base for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Create purchase orders.
• Manage inventory levels for these items.
• Aids related departments when applicable (buyers, supplier invoice discrepancies with accounting, non-conforming material, supplier root cause and corrective actions with quality).
• Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material.
• Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process.
• Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements.
• Manage product life cycle for seasonal & product of the month items.
• Provides reports and analytical data to marketing, sales and PD.
• Participate in process improvement projects as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training.
• Adhere to Reily Purchasing Policies and Procedures and communicate/reinforce with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.
• Participates and practices BRC rules and regulations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 to 8 years of experience with forecasting, replenishment, purchasing and extensive experience working with suppliers at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field preferred.
• Ability to analyze and summarize data for presentation.
• Experience analyzing markets, best practices, etc.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative to explore opportunities and problem solve.