Procurement Manager [Direct]

UTZ Brands, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods seeks a Procurement Manager [Direct] in Pennsylvania to lead direct materials sourcing for manufacturing, developing category strategies and driving strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with enterprise direction. You will partner with Manufacturing, R&D and Finance to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

The role emphasizes cost improvements, supplier development, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3-5+ years in Supply Chain (Procurement/Planning/Transportation).
• 3+ years in CPG, Food or Beverage industry.
• Knowledge of supplier development, lean manufacturing, kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category strategies aligning to Utz business strategies.
• Provide fact-based recommendations for strategic buy decisions.
• Work with suppliers on capacity planning and inventory management to address supply risks.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers on raw material inventory and pricing.
• Develop and negotiate long-term purchasing contracts with terms and optimization programs.
• Maintain understanding of market dynamics for assigned categories.
• Stay current with market trends and internal business needs.
• Support supplier development with direct materials suppliers to manage cost and increase value.
• Identify and implement supplier cost savings projects to reduce costs or improve balance sheet.
• Identify and select suppliers using criteria like quality, price and delivery date.
• Coordinate with department managers to clarify purchase requirements and place orders.
• Leverage market intelligence to inform decisions.
• Coordinate raw material inventories with Utz manufacturing, co-packers, and suppliers.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Supplier development

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking aProcurement Manager [Direct]to join our team in Pennsylvania.The Manager - Procurement is directly responsible for the management and supplier support of direct materials supply into manufacturing operations (eg Utz factory or Contract Manufacturer). This position is responsible for developing category strategies that meet company objectives, and for working on a variety of category management and strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with the overall direction and leadership from the enterprise-wide category leader. Estimated annual $ spend in the $20-$50MM range.

The role is accountable for executing strategic sourcing and supply management projects focused on delivering year over year cost improvements, improving quality and delivery performance to support Utz’s overall company growth and profitability objectives. Strategic projects include initiatives such as RFP’s, Value Engineering, Continuous Improvement cost reduction and supplier quality improvement activities. Key stakeholders include leaders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category strategies that align to Utz business strategies (e.g. conduct spend analysis, align business objectives, conduct supply market analysis, etc.)
• Provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.
• Proactively work with key suppliers on capacity planning and forward looking inventory management programs to address potential supply assurance risks.
• Proactively work with contract manufacturers on raw material inventory and pricing
• Develop and negotiate long term purchasing contracts that include favorable terms and advanced supply chain optimization programs such as supplier-owned inventory, just-in-time delivery schedules, and reduced lead times.
• Maintain a deep understanding of supply market dynamics for assigned categories by providing specific category expertise for internal customers and Procurement leadership.
• Remain current with market trends, internal customer needs and business needs.
• Support Supplier Development efforts with Utz strategic Direct materials suppliers that aggressively manage cost and increase value to the business
• Identify and implement supplier cost savings projects to reduce costs and/or improve balance sheet.
• Identify and select suppliers using criteria such as quality, price and delivery date.
• Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requirements, identify plant consumption needs and trends and place orders to procure those materials.
• Leverages multiple sources of market intelligence and data to make data-informed decisions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of supply market dynamics for assigned categories.
• Coordinate and monitor raw material inventories with Utz manufacturing, co-packers, and suppliers.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain (eg Procurement, Planning, Transportation etc)
• 3+ years of experience in CPG, Food or Beverage Industry.
• Knowledge of and experience in proactive Supplier Development activities (root cause problem solving, lean manufacturing, kaizen).
• Knowledge and experience in working with Contract Manufacturer is preferred
• Experience working with multiple internal customers / business / functional units

Skills

• Deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management principles and application
• Advanced financial analytical skills and experience in enhancing value through negotiations
• Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans
• Ability to build effective relationships, and build consensus with peers and stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desired

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring team to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives.

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more.

Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As part of our obligations, we have developed an affirmative Action Plan for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law. This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.

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