Your Opportunity as the Sourcing Manager, Packaging. Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices. Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in office expectations (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on core weeks)In this role you will: Develops, secures alignment and implements the strategic vision for the packaging team. Aids in setting packaging KPIs and objectives for team members, including the procurement strategy and execution plan. Develop, maintain, and execute sourcing strategies (using appropriate tools inc... more details
Your Opportunity as the Sourcing Manager, Packaging
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in office expectations (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on core weeks)
In this role you will:
Develops, secures alignment and implements the strategic vision for the packaging team
Aids in setting packaging KPIs and objectives for team members, including the procurement strategy and execution plan
Develop, maintain, and execute sourcing strategies (using appropriate tools including industry analysis, supplier analysis, benchmarking, etc.)
Lead activities required to plan, source, negotiate, and implement the purchasing of specific material categories
Potential Categories include: Blow Molding, Injection-molded plastics, Thermoform plastics, Metal cans and closures, Plastic closures, Glass, Unprinted & Printed rollstock cups (Portion control), Flexibles, Bags/Pouches, Folding Cartons, Corrugated, Displays, Labels and other small spend categories
Support across all SBAs within The Smucker Co, including in-network operations and contract manufacturing sites with required Smucker items
Document, negotiate, and administer master supply agreements (payment terms, working capital, etc.)
Manage and enhance relationships with suppliers
Identify and mitigate risks for the business, such as commodity price volatility, supply chain risk, and material quality issues
Identify cost savings, value engineering, and/or continuous improvement opportunities
Participate/lead in quarterly and annual assessments of supplier performance
Manage and track cost savings and innovation projects
Support with the resolution of supply chain issues by working across cross-functional teams
Provide cross functional communication and alignment with customer/supply base
Strive to deliver the best-balanced choice while providing options to the business
Develop and maintain work plan; advance skills training and career development
Complete annual standard cost setting requirements and revise as business dictates
Daily management (PO administration, price variance, blocked invoices, etc.)
The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of Purchasing or related supplier management experience
Strong analytical process skills with the ability to use written information and numerical data to make decisions or solve problems
Ability to establish personal credibility and exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Effectively collaborates with customers and cross-functional teams to gain alignment/support
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and organize daily activities in order to meet business needs
Ethical, trustworthy, and dependable with focus on customer needs and objectives
Ability to work well with cross functional teams, external supply teams, and other business partners; actively participates in meetings
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