Technical Procurement Sr. Manager, POS
Santa Monica, CA - USA
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Job Summary
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Implement the global category framework at the local level ensuring alignment with HQ Category Leads while developing and executing category and commodity strategies that improve efficiency.
Identify sourcing opportunities by defining segmenting and analyzing category spend.
Ensure full compliance with the category management process including opportunity assessments portfolio analyses and strategic followups.
Align product strategy and local portfolio decisions with key stakeholders to maintain a consistent categorydriven direction.
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Conduct market and supplier research to identify sourcing opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives including multisourcing and supplier transitions.
Reduce costs and improve efficiency by optimizing sourcing processes product designs materials and services.
Perform postdevelopment commercial analysis including cost breakdowns and structured evaluations of commodities suppliers and commercial impacts.
Conduct root cause analysis of supplier performance issues enhance corrective action plans and support timely issue resolution.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Lead the complete sourcing and tender lifecycle from qualification and supplier briefings to running tenders negotiating prices selecting suppliers and managing commercial impacts.
Support product development from initial brief to buy-ready status including scope management timelines risk management compliance certifications documentation and sustainability data.
Participate in press checks and ensure that product quality meets all specified requirements.
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Ensure accurate product data documentation and risk/quality management across all systems and processes.
Support improvements throughout the product lifecycle including managing complaints coordinating inspections and leading product modifications.
Conduct finished goods inspections or manage them through third-party providers.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field
5 years of experience in a technical and strategic procurement role
CPM/CPSM or Six Sigma certification(s)
Solid understanding and practical application of negotiation supply chain sourcing contracting and supplier management principles
Ability to develop procurement strategies with suppliers including ongoing negotiations pricing improvement of key supply chain metrics and daily support of efficient supply chain operations
Strong research skills to analyze and evaluate complex procurement data
Knowledge and understanding of root cause analysis tools
Strong stakeholder alignment skills and effective cross-functional communication
Experience with systems such as SAP or Oracle business intelligence tools and the Microsoft Office suite
Additional Information :
This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.
The base salary range for this position is $112000 - 168000 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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