Sourcing / Procurement Manager North America - Dairy & Butter Fat (Relocation offered)

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Company DescriptionOur client is a global leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products. Due to expansion in the sourcing team, we are seeking a Procurement Manager with a niche focus in dairy, butter fats, milk powders and cream.
Job DescriptionReporting the Director of Sourcing, you will: Develop global sourcing strategies for multiple site production facilities throughout Canada, USA, Mexico and Brazil.( supplier net work is established so focus os on pricing) Identify, develop and nurture value add relationships with key vendors for all dairy components Negotiate and buy cost effective dairy ingredients for the assigned product groups Identify and capitalize on global procurement synergy with European and Asian buying groups Perform highly specialized functional analysis to support the business and provide interpretations of results back to management, customers or relevant stakeholders in the organization Recommendations to VP relating to creative value add sourcing strategies that can impact price terms and conditions of agreements Prepare as needed Excel reports, presentations and financial report formatting to support departmental reporting requirements or as may be required for analysis by management Provide professional guidance and support to internal and external customers, including active participation in relevant projects Initiate, build and maintain relations with a variety of institutions in order to obtain the best and most up-to-date statistical information in the area of expertise
Skill RequiredBachelor’s degree preferably in Business or Food Sciences Seasoned procurement or trading professional with a minimum of 5 years experience in Dairy and Butter fats markets with a global food group trading group, broker or dairy cooperative CPM or other procurement certification highly desirable Experience with SAP enterprise Procurement and Inventory Management Systems Strong working knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint and financial reporting formats Seasoned negotiator with established network of contacts in the industry Available for light travel Spanish or French would be a plus
Benefitscompetitive
CountryUnited States of America
City, regionChicago
DisciplineOther
SectorOther
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