Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Warehouse & Supply Chain)

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From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role can be based out of Buffalo, NY, Chicago, NY, or Londonderry, NH.

Job Summary

The Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect - Supply Chain & Warehousing manages a portfolio of Logistics categories and projects. They will be responsible for establishing strong collaborative relationships with senior leaders in Programs and functional areas to align around category strategies and project requirements, scopes, and timelines. Develops or updates a sourcing strategy for each category as appropriate. Partners with global and regional Programs and offices to drive procurement through the supply chain team and eliminate unmanaged spend. Establishes long-term agreements where feasible to reduce transactional work and obtain optimal quality, service, price, and other terms. Advises and enables Country Programs in their sourcing projects as appropriate. Develop beneficial partnerships with global and regional suppliers and other organizations. The categories will focus on the Supply Chain with a strong dominance for warehousing including 3PL and inbound warehousing.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Activities will include facilitation of sourcing initiatives and projects with Programs, development of category strategies, supplier negotiation with suppliers, establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships, and leadership of business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work with internal stakeholders to optimize, develop or adjust the warehouse network, on a very strong and fast acquisition and growth approach in the group.
• Be a strong advisor of the management.
• Be able to articulate a long-term vision of a fast-changing and growing company.
• Establish strong collaborative relationships with internal groups divisions and USA Supply Chain Group.
• Monthly reporting on progress and achievements regarding Savings -Value Analysis - Negotiations completed.
• Will be responsible to implement a Yearly Saving Program, defined with Sr Director, and will have to be followed every month with comments to Sr Director. Will be responsible to implement pricing and % savings for elaborating Budget for next year (July- August).
• Activities will include sourcing and qualifying Suppliers. This will include site visits. Set-up procedures for evaluating potential suppliers.
• Additional activities will include compiling, organizing, and maintaining all detailed Supplier information used to evaluate new and existing Suppliers.
• Responsible for the research and compiling of all purchasing information including price history, quality, and service etc. for bid proposals.
• Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and/or pricing. Prepares market analysis reports with recommendations regarding alternatives.
• Will continually assess Suppliers to ensure that our company receives competitive pricing, quality, and service.
• Responsible for addition & maintenance of all nonproductive resources.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Activities will include facilitation of sourcing initiatives and projects with Programs, development of category strategies, supplier negotiation with suppliers, establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships, and leadership of business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work with internal stakeholders to optimize, develop or adjust the warehouse network, on a very strong and fast acquisition and growth approach in the group.
• Be a strong advisor of the management.
• Be able to articulate a long-term vision of a fast-changing and growing company.
• Establish strong collaborative relationships with internal groups divisions and USA Supply Chain Group.
• Monthly reporting on progress and achievements regarding Savings -Value Analysis - Negotiations completed.
• Will be responsible to implement a Yearly Saving Program, defined with Sr Director, and will have to be followed every month with comments to Sr Director. Will be responsible to implement pricing and % savings for elaborating Budget for next year (July- August).
• Activities will include sourcing and qualifying Suppliers. This will include site visits. Set-up procedures for evaluating potential suppliers.
• Additional activities will include compiling, organizing, and maintaining all detailed Supplier information used to evaluate new and existing Suppliers.
• Responsible for the research and compiling of all purchasing information including price history, quality, and service etc. for bid proposals.
• Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and/or pricing. Prepares market analysis reports with recommendations regarding alternatives.
• Will continually assess Suppliers to ensure that our company receives competitive pricing, quality, and service.
• Responsible for addition & maintenance of all nonproductive resources.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College in business or a business-related field.

Experience

• 7-10 years purchasing experience with a minimum of 2 within Supply Chain Categories including freight and warehousing.
• People with significant business experience in Warehousing will be considered even without Procurement background, and reefer experience will be an asset.
• CPG industry experience preferred.

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Excellent Microsoft Office capabilities are a must.
• Project management skills.
• Strong negotiation & presentation skills.
• Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills.
• Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level.
• Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
• Ability to operate in a team environment with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

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