Procurement Manager - Ingredients

• Develop and maintain a high level of product knowledge for assigned categories, particularly dairy.
• Conduct market intelligence analysis to identify new sources and evaluate competition, customer, and consumer trends.
• Collaborate with production teams for the qualification of new suppliers and materials.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage internal/external stakeholder engagement.
• Optimize procurement processes and inventory management methods, including support for replenishment models.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure value while upholding quality and supply continuity.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Finance, and Operations to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Collaborate with planning and inventory teams to assess material requirements.
• Support sales forecasting by anticipating stock needs, especially for international products.
• Drive cost, capacity, quality, and service improvements in procurement activities.
• Implement and monitor vendor scorecards, reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, food safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
• Track and report on key metrics, including cost savings and inventory health.
• Support S&OP planning with demand insights related to procurement.

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