Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain

Company: Agropur Inc
Location: Appleton
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

For Current Agropur Employees: Please apply for this job through the Career application of your Workday Home Page. Job Type:RegularWorking at Agropur means choosing a committed employer who invests daily to give its employees the means to develop professionally. It is also means being part of a large family where simplicity and honesty are lived on a daily basis and where the management style is based on integrity, openness and autonomy. Invest in yourself and join Agropur to realize your full potential.Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! Agropur's US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.What Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company matchTuition Reimbursement ProgramSupport to meet everyday challenges as well as resources to support elderly loved onesWellness resources to help you stay fit and wellInternal Advancement Opportunities for both lateral and promotional growthLeadership Development and Mentorship ProgramsOpportunities to support our local communitiesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteesChance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiativesCommitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about :We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain in Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, MN.The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain will partner with the Senior Director Procurement US to develop a strategic sourcing program for expenditures related to distribution, warehousing, transportation and logistics. Strategic collaboration with US supply chain leaders, related stakeholders and the strategic sourcing team in Canada will be essential to the success of this role. Analyze current state spend, process, roles and responsibilities to build out a comprehensive strategic sourcing program for the logistics area. This includes opportunity identification and prioritization, category management, RFx events, supplier management and negotiations, all in deep collaboration with stakeholders and Procurement teammates.Support transformational strategies in the logistics area.Support the development of the overall indirect procurement program across areas such as policy, standard process, strategic sourcing best practices, and related reporting.Build strong and strategically focused relationships with business stakeholders, other Procurement team members and external partners to facilitate the delivery of top tier results without unnecessary disruptions to the business. Ensure alignment of priorities and expected results with all stakeholders.Deliver cost savings with an annual target of $1M via conducting sourcing events, negotiations, and re-engineering specifications.Lead supplier relationship management of key logistics related suppliers while driving continuous improvement of top spend categories. What you need: The Requirements (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.Master's Degree preferred.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement required. The Extras (Preferred Qualifications): Experience in supply chain procurement preferredManufacturing and supply chain experience preferred.(Insert requirements only or any distinguishing preferred qualifications) Where you'll be working: Our US headquarters is based out of our Appleton, WI, office and is home to approximately 70 employees. While this location does not produce any product, our modern office area is bustling with employees from all areas of the business.AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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