Strategic Procurement Manager

Mosaic Flavors | USA; Chino (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and ordering of raw materials. This mid-senior level role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in purchasing specialty ingredients and be proficient in ERP systems. It offers a full-time position with an onsite onboarding period followed by potential hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in purchasing specialty ingredients.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversee the MRP process and analyze inventory requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Problem-solving skills

Data analytics

Education

4-year college degree

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

MS Office

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager

Descriptive Summary

The Strategic Procurement Manager will be responsible for the sourcing and ordering of all raw materials, developing and implementing procurement strategies Bai and providing logistical support to assist Production, Customer Service, and R&D teams. The role will also collaborate with senior leadership, external vendors and the Montreal facility to define best practices and implement shared learnings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline purchasing activities.
2. Oversee the MRP process, analyze and forecast inventory requirements to maintain optimal stock levels, issue POs and ensure timely delivery of all input materials.
3. Manage supplier relationships, evaluate performance ( პროდუქტოპ конкурентнасці), address issues, and ensure compliance with Company standards.
4. Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and supplier performance to adjust procurement strategies to hedge against potential supply chain issues and mitigate business impact.
5. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers, fostering competition and enhancing supplier performance.
6. Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible value while maintaining quality standards.
7. Collaborate with Operations, Finance and R&D to develop a demand‑planning model that aligns with business objectives, focusing on quality and cost savings.
8. Utilize data analytics to track procurement performance, supplier metrics and prepare reports on cost savings and sourcing outcomes for management.
9. Work with Montreal personnel to create SOPsಿಂದ highlight best practices while leveraging combined scale with manufacturers to secure optimal pricing and terms.

Work Schedule

Onboarding period will be 100% onsite for the first 90–捷 120 days. Hybrid arrangements are open for discussion after this time period.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing: Able to listen and speak to exchange information in person or by telephone.
• Reading: Able to read and understand a variety of documents and printed materials.
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
• Physical: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Physical: Frequent bending at the waist and knees, reaching above the shoulders, pushing/pulling and lifting up to 20 lbs when necessary.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of a 4‑year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Greater than 5 years experience in purchasing specialty ingredients/food manufacturing ingredients/specialty chemicals.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Detail‑oriented with excellent problem‑solving, جميع و communication and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and intermediate to advanced in Excel.
• Skilled in negotiating supply agreements with manufacturers and distributors in specialty ingredients/food manufacturing ingredients/specialty chemicals.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or a similar field.
• Experience devising procurement strategies or managing procurement budgets.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services