Strategy Senior Manager
About the role
This position provides
guidance, leadership, and direction for contracts and categories affecting
millions in annual spending. This role will work with key members of our
Supply Chain teams to ensure that all sourcing initiatives and strategies are
aligned with business requirements. We’re looking for an individual who
has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that affect the
bottom line.
Responsibilities
Management of supplier relationships and contracting across multiple regions, acting as subject matter expert for manufacturing contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials, and market competition.
Negotiate,
implement, and manage long-term strategic contracts to ensure optimum costs and
reliable supply and develop a pipeline of qualified potential contract
manufacturers capable of meeting the current and future business requirements
of the business.
Develop
and implement procurement processes inclusive of short- and long-term category
strategy development and execution of market RFPs.
Develop,
prioritize, and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous
improvement initiatives within the area of responsibility.
Benchmark
supply alternatives to competitively position best cost solutions and develop
make vs buy models.
Ensure
all contract manufacturing relationships are governed by contracts that align
with corporate mandates and support key business requirements while ensuring
continuity of supply at the lowest total delivered cost. Assess supplier and
platform risks and develop appropriate contingency plans.
Develop
relationships and support the integration of new emerging brands and products
to ensure integration into the supply chain.
Build
consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders in support of
procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)
Establish
the necessary routines with suppliers to manage quality, delivery, pricing,
lead-time, stocking programs, and other performance criteria in support of the
business. Develop supplier relationships at the highest management levels
to leverage the relationship when necessary to resolve issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree in Business, Engineering, or another related field.
7+
years of manufacturing and/or procurement experience in the CPG industry
Demonstrated
ability to drive performance improvements from action plans derived from robust
data analysis
Demonstrated
understanding of supply chain financials and supply chain dynamics
Demonstrated
ability to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting costs,
impacts, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.
Ability
to read, interpret, and suggest improvements to contracts and other legal
agreements.
Demonstrated
proficiency with the 7-step sourcing process
Well-refined
understanding of continuous improvement concepts and principles
Demonstrate
the ability to assemble and analyze large quantities of data and conduct
in-depth analysis of the data, such as should-cost models, benchmarking, etc.
Skills
Influencing;
Strategic Thinking; Relationship Building; Tactical Planning; Financial
Modeling; Key Performance Indicators (KPI); Presentations; Competitor Analysis;
Project Management; Storytelling; Customer Insights; Microsoft Office;
Communication; Stakeholder Management; Long Term Planning; Risk Mitigation
Strategies; Analytics Software; Influence; Syndicated Research; Data Mining;
Financial Analysis
How To Apply
