Sourcing Manager- Dairy & Egg

Rise Baking Company; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Tucker, GA invites a Sourcing Manager for Dairy & Egg to lead and optimize supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and manage spend analysis for key dairy and egg commodities. You will develop long-term commodity strategies, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards across manufacturing operations.

This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business or materials management or 7+ years experience.
• 4+ years in sourcing, supply chain, or leadership for commodity raw materials; Dairy/Egg experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and food manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with MRP, MPS and WMS modules.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and alignment of sourcing strategies for egg and dairy commodities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships; coach others.
• Set budgeted plans for commodity materials and monitor performance.
• Assess supplier capabilities and explore new technologies and markets.
• Drive cost-saving programs and improve payment terms and lead times.
• Ensure purchasing procedures are standardized and followed.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contracts and quality standards.
• Support cross-functional supply chain analysis and initiatives.
• Collaborate on food safety, quality, and legality of products.

Skills

Leadership

Food manufacturing experience

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

MRP/MPS/WMS

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business or materials management

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

SAP

Excel

Job description

Sourcing Manager- Dairy & Egg

Tucker, GA, US

Job Purpose

Lead and develop strategic sourcing activities including negotiations, contract and project management, spend analysis, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for egg and dairy commodities that support overall business objectives
• Research and negotiate best price, quality, and service for select commodity-based raw materials (Dairy & Egg) utilized throughout the company
• Establish commodity risk mitigation strategies to minimize any concerns with materials, delivery, or supplier relationships
• Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a leader for select commodity-based raw materials; establish both short and long-term commodity strategies
• Oversee the development and execution of contracts and agreements with suppliers; effectively negotiate with suppliers and coach others to do the same
• Set and deliver budgeted plans for all select commodity-based raw materials
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements; compile and maintain commodity and industry strategies
• Negotiate and implement cost‑saving programs with suppliers, such as volume‑based discounts, better payment terms, lead time improvements, etc.
• Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing; monitor effectiveness of procedures, revise and improve purchasing processes
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual agreements
• Assist with other supply chain analysis and initiatives as required
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business or materials management and/or 7 equivalent years of experience
• 4+ years in sourcing, supply chain, or operational leadership for commodity‑based raw materials; with direct experience in either Dairy and/or Eggs preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership capability
• Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food products preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems (Microsoft Great Plains, SAP desired)
• Experience with manufacturing modules including MRP, MPS, and WMS
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision