- Location
- Burlington, MA,US, US · Essex, VT,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
Category Management Create an environment of strategic collaboration with suppliers Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support the category sourcing process Develop and update financial savings models with support from Finance Help prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the categories under his/her responsibility Conduct industry deep dive analysis to provide proactive category insights Develop and execute category strategies in conjunction with key business partners to address and meet business needs. Define best-in-class sourcing procurement processes utilizing Ariba (e.g. Traditional RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.) Develop and foster long-term relationships with suppliers Be accountable for compliance on Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory efforts representing sourcing area: Risk Management: Ensure supplier risk is proactively understood and continuity business plans in place for any potential unpreventable interruption in supply Food & Drug Administration: Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal national, regional, and local food safety regulations Influence stakeholders on policies and practices for procurement, as well as the legal and financial requirements and policies in making a purchase Execute legal contracting & contract administration in Ariba as required by policy Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related area from an accredited university. 5+ years of Strategic Procurement or Logistic Operations experience within complex Logistics/Supply Chain organizations 5+ years of SAP/Ariba or similar ERP experience