Proactively manage the direct raw material supply base to meet or exceed Ventura Foods’ service, quality, cost, inventory, growth, and innovation requirements.
Partner with key functional leaders and stakeholders to deliver best-in-class service, quality, cost, and inventory performance.
Conduct business reviews with key internal stakeholders and suppliers to monitor progress against key goals/priorities, identify issues and opportunities, understand category trends, etc.
Proactively monitor and manage supply risk to ensure continuity of supply.
Lead and/or support commercialization/growth initiatives impacting suppliers.
Implement category and sourcing strategies that delivers against overall requirements at best value pricing.
Partner with cross-functional teams to expand our supplier network.
Proactively partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, assess, develop business cases, prioritize, and execute cost savings initiatives.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Manufacturing Operations experience, is required.
Direct ingredient procurement experience is required.
5+ years Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing experience, inclusive of vendor selection, negotiation, commercial agreements, and supplier performance management, is required.
7+ years Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Planning and Management experience, is required.
Ability to travel 20% in North America.
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering is desired.
Masters degree (M.B.A.) beneficial.
CPSM highly desirable.
Experience in food manufacturing environment beneficial.
Experience in co-pack or food manufacturing environment highly desirable.
Lean/six sigma training and experience highly desirable.

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

Procurement Manager – Ingredients

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