Overview

JOB SUMMARY:Strategic procurement leader that directs indirect procurement activities for U.S. DomesticManufacturing 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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage GSF strategic purchasing activities, including price negotiations (RFP) and contract management toensure competitive pricing and strong supplier relationships. (30%)

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support business needs and ensure continuity ofsupply, supply chain optimization, and identify cost savings opportunities. (20%)

• Create a pipeline of savings across portfolio to meet category targets. (10%)

• Set up new suppliers for relevant business units. (5%)

• Create project charters with associated timelines for change management. (10%)

• Evaluate system-wide subcategories for potential spend aggregation and productivity opportunities. (5%)

• Forecast market dynamics for cost avoidance. (5%)

• Interact formally and informally with vendors to communicate GSF values, mission, and strategic directionto enhance supplier relationships and project management. (5%)

• Support and perform other assigned duties as necessary for the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team. (10%)

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYManage 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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

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

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

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge 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

LocationUS-GA-Conyers

Job ID 2024-20630

Category Finance