Manager, Sourcing Boulder, Colorado
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manager Sourcing
Boulder Colorado
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Boulder Colorado
Corporate
MGSR
On-Site
Exempt
Job Description
Why Work for KeHE
Full-time
Pay Range: $87230.00/Yr. - $127897.00/Yr.
Shift Days: Shift Time:
Benefits on Day 1
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people working with good people for our common good.
Sound good
KeHE-a natural organic specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about good and is growing so theres never been a more exciting time to join our team. If youre enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living good food and good service wed love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
KeHEs multiple lines of Exclusive Brands offer retail customers compelling natural food solutions in the communities they serve. The Sourcing Manager plays an integral role on the KeHE Exclusive Brands team ensuring these products offer the variety and mix our retail partners need to compete in an ever-changing marketplace. This role plays a critical link to our brand strategy. The right person will help us evolve our product offerings ensuring a food-forward approach to acquiring new customers and improving the satisfaction of existing retail partners. As with all positions at KeHE we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHEs Mission Vision and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bring forward compelling concepts for new products consistent with brand positioning using SPINS Competitive Sets and market analytics.
Leverage analytics to determine market price for product mix and portfolio.
Seek out and secure suppliers who provide items with key attributes that align with our product standards.
Determine supplier capabilities; verify certifications production run size capabilities logistics and more.
Negotiate supplier agreements
Partner with team members to determine landed cost wholesale cost and volume estimates for each new item
Present new program specific to KeHE Leadership and key stakeholders that specifically address the sales opportunity the competitive landscape pricing purchasing strategy expected turns per DC and the margin
Lead the communication between the supplier and the various KeHE team members to get artwork kicked off and items setup in our system
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Tenacious focus on identifying opportunities pursuing solutions and achieving results.
An energetic self-starter who possesses initiative a sense of urgency and an unyielding positive attitude.
Effective time management and project management skills with obsessive attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data deliver insights and sell concepts.
Ability to work cross-functionally across all facets of the business
Minimum Requirements Qualifications Additional Skills Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in business administration or related field.
Minimum of 4 years experience in Product Development Sourcing Private Label Management or related experience
Advanced Skills in Excel PowerPoint
Experience with syndicated data is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
