Strategic Sourcing Manager (Indirect) - Golden State Foods

JOB SUMMARY: Strategic procurement leader that directs indirect procurement activities for U.S. Domestic
Manufacturing Operations, ensuring that all products meet GSF’s objectives for price, efficiency, and quality.
Supports International Divisions. Potential managed categories include manufacturing equipment (CAPEX),
equipment parts (MRO/OEM), waste, sanitation, uniforms, office/testing supplies, and facility services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage GSF strategic purchasing activities, including price negotiations (RFP) and contract management to
   ensure competitive pricing and strong supplier relationships. (30%)
2. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support business needs and ensure continuity of
   supply, supply chain optimization, and identify cost savings opportunities. (20%)
3. Create a pipeline of savings across portfolio to meet category targets. (10%)
4. Set up new suppliers for relevant business units. (5%)
5. Create project charters with associated timelines for change management. (10%)
6. Evaluate system-wide subcategories for potential spend aggregation and productivity opportunities. (5%)
7. Forecast market dynamics for cost avoidance. (5%)
8. Interact formally and informally with vendors to communicate GSF values, mission, and strategic direction
   to enhance supplier relationships and project management. (5%)
9. Support and perform other assigned duties as necessary for the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team. (10%)

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Manage up to three associates.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: PPV
• Productivity/quality standards: raw materials quality
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: on time delivery of raw materials
• Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement of procurement process
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Food safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, supply chain, or economics from
an accredited college or university.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing and/or supply chain
management in the food and beverage industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Purchasing and inventory indicators (E)
• Purchasing law (contracts, terms and conditions, warranties, disclaimers) (E)
• Strategic supply management (just in time, strategic alliances, value analysis, partnerships) (E)
• Contract management (blanket orders, releases, EDI, verbal agreements, contracts) (E)
• Computer inventory management and database applications (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• SPC (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Strategically manage long term supplier contracts, negotiations, & performance
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Interpret purchasing problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors verbally and in writing
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Negotiate effectively with vendors
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values