Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Olive Branch, MS

The Manager Strategic Sourcing will partner closely with our cross functional teams with a primary focus on developing an overall sourcing strategy and ensure successful and efficient execution of that strategy. He/she will ensure proper supplier selection, drive competitive bidding whenever possible and practical, and negotiate for the lowest total cost of ownership, highest quality and superior performance. He/she will be a strategic thinker, and an individual capable of managing complex tasks independently while working with and supporting many stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner closely with the cross functional stakeholders to understand the projects and budgets to meet business needs in compliance to our procurement policy.
• Understand the marketplace for suppliers of ingredients, packaging, and protein; determine the appropriate strategy to partner with the best suppliers at both a national and local/regional level including further understand of market indices, cost drivers and cost modeling, identifying risk.
• Develop and execute an effective strategic sourcing plan which enables efficient sourcing and contracting in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage a Supplier Relationship Management program to transform our relationships with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage strategic sourcing events, negotiate supply agreements and contracts.
• Successfully document and articulate savings and other value-added benefits to the business.
• Continually improve our internal processes in working with internal stakeholders, legal, and suppliers.
• Plays a key role in our sustainability and innovation programs

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• The successful candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in the procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Must be experienced in strategic sourcing and have a proven background of successful Procurement strategy implementation.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to comply with appropriate Procurement practices.
• Extensive experience in and around a manufacturing environment, but also comfortable in a corporate setting.
• 5 to 7 years of strategic Procurement experience.
• 3 to 5 years in the food or other related consumer products industry.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• “Hands On” management style.
• Able to effectively interface with all levels and departments within the organization.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or other related field is required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Dealing with Ambiguity. Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional/Technical Skills. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Managing Vision and Purpose. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision shareable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
• Negotiating. Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
• Organizational Agility. Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.