Senior Procurement Manager
Company: SunOpta
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview:SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a
U.S.-based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable,
plant-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago,
SunOpta manufactures organic and specialty products sold through
retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer
for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly
produces its own brands, including SOWN -- , Dream -- and West Life
TM .Job Summary:The role of Senior Procurement Manager is
responsible for:Managing all aspects of procurement for the
assigned categories to ensure customer needs and company goals are
met.To develop, execute and manage the sourcing strategy for
assigned categories.Will manage overall performance to achieve the
highest level of performance in cost, quality, and service.
Essential Functions of the Job:Plan, implement, and manage sourcing
strategy for assigned categories for the organization.Deliver value
from strategic supplier relationships; in categories where
strategic sourcing does not exist, develop and deliver appropriate
sourcing roadmaps to drive value.Identify and proactively mitigate
areas of risk in the supply base.Analyze costs of procurement and
suggest methods to decrease expenditures.Build a comprehensive
procurement toolbox to include negotiation plans to support
strategic sourcing, development of solid true-cost models, volume
aggregation or bundling, competitive bidding, demand management,
identification of new supply models, innovation, cross-portfolio
leveraging, low-cost country models, etc.Manage inventory position
reports and make recommendations of coverage based on market
environment and current supply and demand landscape.Identify, vet,
and execute specification improvement and optimization
opportunities.Negotiate contracts as needed and assist team members
in negotiations where appropriate.Develop, build, and maintain
relationships with vendors by participating in meetings, site
visits, trade shows, etc.Provide support for and identify
opportunities to improve vendor performance.Create procurement
standard operating procedures to ensure procurement activities
comply with best-in-class policies and procedures including legal
and regulatory.Ensure effective communication with coworkers,
management, suppliers, and customers. Have aptitude to encourage
consensus, resolve conflict, solve tough business problems, and
work to aggressively meet organizational goals and
objectives.Promote ethical procurement practices which include
compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures
as well as federal, state, and legal regulations.Demonstrate
integrity, respect, teamwork, and equity in all aspects of the job
including dealing with suppliers, team members, customers, and
others. Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid
injuries and accidents. Perform other duties and responsibilities,
as assigned. Represent the Company in a positive and responsible
manner.Supervisory Responsibilities:May have supervisory
responsibility of support positions.Minimum
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or
related field.5-7 years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong working
knowledge of food manufacturing procurement categories.Proficient
with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.Experience
with Oracle or other ERP system.Preferred Qualifications:Food
manufacturing environment experience.Knowledge and
Skills:Demonstrated knowledge and experience of end-to-end sourcing
and supply chain networks.Demonstrated success in managing vendors,
negotiating and managing high-value contracts.Proven disciplined
negotiator in complex sourcing environments with ability to balance
purchase price, freight spend, cash-flow, speed, quality, and
service.Ability to successfully function at a strategic level as
well as a hands-on tactical individual contributor that is
comfortable in the details.Strong ability to develop relationships,
communicate effectively, and influence others.Effective analytical
and problem-solving skillset.Excellent verbal, written, and
presentation skills.Additional Considerations:Travel: Travel is
required to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other
job-related functions.Location: This position will be at our
Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.Work Environment:
Approximately 95% of this role will be performed in an office
environment; approximately 5% of work may be in an agricultural or
manufacturing environment.Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time, with or without notice.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE
M/W/VET/DISABLED
Keywords: SunOpta, Eagan , Senior Procurement Manager, Executive , Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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