Global Purchasing Category Manager

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .

TITLE: Global Purchasing Category Manager

LOCATION: Proximity to Alsip, IL US, Scarborough Canada, Monterrey

Mexico, Marinilla Colombia, Valls Spain

Hybrid 2-3 days a week

COMP RANGE: $120,000 - $150,000/year plus bonus (US Currency)

Griffith Foods is hiring a Global Purchasing Category Manager to be responsible for developing and implementing global category strategies by following a detailed sourcing process that incorporates sustainability, covering the commodities category.

This is your opportunity to establish, monitor, and impact the Operating Plan budget, Purchase Price Variance, coverage performance, and others.

As a Global Purchasing Category Manager , your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for working with the local and regional buyers on the execution of the global strategies previously agreed with the Griffith Purchasing Council.
• Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing.
• Be the primary contact for market expertise in commodities. understanding market drivers and communicating risk/opportunity on positions
• Develop costs for budgeting purposes in conjunction with each region.
• Identifying opportunities to standardize global suppliers around the world.
• Accountability of the global coverage performance of commodities.

The Global Purchasing Category Manager position is well suited for you if you:

• Work effectively across geography and functions to influence from the top to the bottom of an organization.
• Enjoy strategy and project execution related to sourcing activities on direct materials.
• Like to develop and execute commodity positions with suppliers in accordance with business volumes and pricing structures.
• Work extensively with the local and regional teams and frequent contacts with internal global functional leaders/teams, region purchasing leaders/teams, and regional functional teams.
• Have cross-functional project management skills.
• Enjoy influencing across multiple regions to gain alignment on strategies developed.
• Have effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field.
• 7 years’ experience in Category Management and Commodities.
• Proficient in English.
• Willing to travel up to 30% as required for project collaboration and knowledge exchange.

What will set you apart:

• Master’s degree
• Able to speak 2 or more languages
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Professional certification such as CPIM/APICS/CPM/CIPS

Griffith Foods embraces Work Flex, allowing employees to work remotely, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers and employees. Most professionals come into the office three days a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at the above posted locations.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 18%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World . We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquarters in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.