Sourcing Category Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Category:
Supply Chain & LogisticsJob Family:
SourcingJob Description:
This position will be responsible for managing indirect spend across Europe with a primary focus on logistics and transportation while also overseeing additional procurement categories as needed. As Category Manager will develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives drive competitive bids and optimize cost efficiencies in logistics freight and pallet operations among others. Working closely with the Key Category Manager and cross-functional teams will evaluate supplier performance foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure business requirements are met for quality safety and addition will identify opportunities for process improvements support the integration of digital solutions (such as EDI) and contribute to the overall competitiveness of the companys supply chain through effective category management across all assigned areas while ensuring customer needs are being taken into consideration in terms of food safety quality and service.
Key Responsibilities:
Align external warehousing transportation and pallet strategies all over Europe.
Care for competitive logistic costs with our logistic operators freight and pallet companies through market monitoring and regular bids.
Care for customer satisfaction related to 3PL and transportation service: participate in steering committees with follow-up of food safety and quality processes operations capacities KPIs and continuous improvement plans.
Together with the Key Category Manager and the local Supply Chain team leader define and quote cost efficient logistic solutions for cross-countries projects in Europe.
Develop and execute the Sourcing Category Strategy for the assigned scope aligned with the Key Category Manager
Manage supplier relationships and supplier by maintaining supplier scorecards site visits (when applicable) day-to-day interactions and regular review meetings.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify potential savings opportunities.
Develop and stay current on market intelligence for assigned categories of spend
Accountable to meet Sourcing goals for assigned categories such as cost savings
quality payment terms compliance to requirements and risk plans. Employ the
appropriate use of risk management tools.
Key Ingredients:
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics
6 in Supply Chain Logistics & Transportation Operations Finance Business Administration or related field
Fluency in English and Spanish. French Portuguese or German
Smooth communication (both orally and in writing) discreet and solution-oriented
Attention to detail and analytical skills Advanced communication and negotiation skills
Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Team player and customer service orientation
Knowledge of inventory management financial acumen system knowledge and project management skills
Capable of multi-tasking and able to drive numerous programs at different points of development simultaneously.
Availability to travel up to 35% (on annual basis)
Schreiber qualities: Emotional Intelligence; Always Learning; Disciplined; Continuous improvement; Enterprise Thinking& Results Oriented
Were looking for great people who bring to life a culture of caring partnership and customer commitment. Are you one of them Join us.
Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 8,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essenti ... View more
