What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at OSI?
As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.
Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages up to 1-5 employees.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations focused on cost, service, quality, and compliance.
• Identify and deliver cost savings while protecting food safety and operational continuity.
• Benchmark pricing and monitor market trends.
Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, based on organization standards within approved authority levels, and authorize purchase orders for goods of services.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards.
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate supply and financial risks within the supplier base.
Contract Management
• Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Drive standardization of suppliers across multiple plant locations when applicable.
• Track contract compliance and renewal timelines.
• Ensure contracts meet legal, compliance, and operational standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Works collaboratively with facility level Operations, Quality and Accounting departments as well as Corporate Purchasing, Sales, and Product Development to develop and implement procurement and costing strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, Facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
Process Improvement & Governance
• Improve procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Drive digital procurement initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing tools).
Reporting & Analytics
• Develop and present reports on spend, savings, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
• Track KPIs including cost savings, contract compliance, supplier OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), and spend under management.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills:
• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Experience with ERP systems & Procurement Software (SAP, Simfoni, etc.)
Preferred Education:
• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Compensation/Benefits
The salary range for this role is $104,648–$156,972, with a midpoint of $130,810. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.
Work Environment:
• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
• This role requires 10% domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.
Salary : $104,648 - $156,972