PROCUREMENT MANAGER I - CB1

Jbs Usa Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead spend across manufacturing and operations within a start-up environment backed by a Global CPG Powerhouse.

The role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on supplier management, requires 5+ years of $150 million spend experience, and offers opportunity to wear different hats while partnering with R&D, Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing $150M spend in packaging, ingredient and supply categories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage spend across manufacturing and operations processes.
• Lead inventory team with 3 direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate driven category strategies.
• Manage costs, track savings, and report out this data to Sr. Management.
• Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business.
• Manage inventory processes to meet the company budget, and maintain plant efficiency.
• Build contingency plans for suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Identify and manage any risks across the all categories.
• Acts as business partner to Operations and provides expert Sourcing insights, recommendations and guidance.
• Constructively challenges Plant Operations in order to identify new value and process optimization opportunities.
• Identifies and drives strategic sourcing projects together with other sourcing projects/tasks.
• Develops systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of sourcing and procurement activities.
• Assist R&D in sourcing new packaging and ingredients for projects.
• Manage all open PO, and workflow activities ensuring that PO’s are received and invoiced.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Company, Your Opportunity

JBS Prepared Foods is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Description

Procurement Manager

JBS Prepared Foods is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Our Mission

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Scope Of Position

Maintain all aspects of the procurement department. Work closely with other supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in plant facility. Attend meetings as scheduled or called. Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage all spend across manufacturing and operations processes
• Manage inventory team with 3 direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate driven category strategies
• Manage costs, track savings, and report out this data to Sr. Management
• Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business
• Manage inventory processes to meet the company budget, and maintain plant efficiency.
• Build contingency plans for suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
• Identify and manage any risks across the all categories
• Acts as business partner to Operations and provides expert Sourcing insights, recommendations and guidance.
• Constructively challenges Plant Operations in order to identify new value and process optimization opportunities
• Identifies and drives strategic sourcing projects together with other sourcing projects/tasks.
• Develops systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of sourcing and procurement activities.
• Assist R&D in sourcing new packaging and ingredients for projects.
• Manage all open PO, and workflow activities ensuring that PO’s are received and invoiced.

Skills And Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency of SAP and Microsoft Office Package
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles required
• Strong ability to work with numerical detail and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of experience in managing $150 million spend in packaging, ingredient and supply categories

Working Conditions

• Production and maintenance settings
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise
• Ability to work 50+ hours
• Good attendance and safety records

Comments

The schedule for this position is typicallyMon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets