Strategic Sourcing Lead: Create Value & Supplier Excellence

HP Hood LLC; Lynnfield (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee category spend, negotiate contracts, and mitigate risk in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will drive RFx activities, maintain records, and support budgeting and forecasting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science, 5+ years in a dairy/food & beverage or manufacturing setting, and experience with SAP, ARIBA, and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science preferred.
• Five+ years experience in a dairy, food & beverage or manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification in a related field is a plus; PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Category management of assigned spend categories with effective plans.
• Manage supplier performance for assigned categories.
• Develop and implement supply risk management strategies.
• Negotiate price and supply agreements; ensure contract compliance.
• Maintain accurate spend records and budgets; support forecasting.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Independent work

MS Office

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

GEP

Determine

Job description

HP Hood LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee category spend, negotiate contracts, and mitigate risk in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will drive RFx activities, maintain records, and support budgeting and forecasting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science, 5+ years in a dairy/food & beverage or manufacturing setting, and experience with SAP, ARIBA, and ERP tools.