Overview

TITLE: STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

LOCATION: ARVIN, CA

COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $90,000 / YEAR

PURPOSE:

To lead team activities pertaining to supplier selection and ongoing maintenance and management of the present and future supplier relationships.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage negotiation of supply agreements and improvement activities to support ongoing initiatives.
• Manage capabilities of existing and future supply base to ensure they meet the needs of our business.
• Identify new suppliers and evaluate capabilities.
• Manage risk within our Supply Chain.
• Develop commodity strategies which support current and future business objectives.
• Ensure Supply Chain strategies are effectively deployed. Negotiate long term formal agreements with core suppliers.
• Work with our legal team to effectively manage all contracts and agreements.
• Work closely with Operational teams to ensure strategies are developed and deployed with full support of team.
• Manage Internal and Supplier KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to frequently move in food processing facilities, and packaging warehouse. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Ability to continuously work with equipment at ground level. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as -20° F to 32° F). Must be able to work in a high noise area. Must be able to move items weighing up to 50lbs.

Additional Info

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Econ, or Finance) or equivalent training and 7 years of relevant job experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used Purchasing & Supply Chain concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must have computer experience, good math skills, and strong communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand written information in English.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel required, both locally and out of the area.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol, physical and functional capacity evaluation.

Benefits

ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours
• Local car dealers discounts for Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
• Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
• Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym
• Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California