Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the procurement and strategic sourcing activities of indirect categories within our Cooperative. Your focus will be on developing and executing category strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, optimizing cost savings and maintaining quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business objectives and help build a high-achieving supply chain. Additionally, you will work with internal business stakeholders to manage supplier relationships to ensure adherence to contract requirements.

A Day in the Life...

• Assists in building strategies for assigned categories to support improvements in cost effectiveness and supplier service levels and quality while focusing on mitigating risk.
• Executes category sourcing strategies including RFIs and RFPs, develops selection criteria and drives optimal supplier selections in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conducts supplier negotiations and contracting, and coordinates with stakeholders on program implementation and ongoing supplier management.
• Researches and provides information on category trends and best practices.
• Actively seeks opportunities to streamline business processes.

What We Are Looking For:

Required

• Manufacturing-related experience (consumer/food/beverage preferred)
• Contract negotiation/contract development and review experience
• ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) and S2P system (e.g., Ariba, Ivalua, Coupa, etc.) experience
• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:
At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:
$87,400 - $120,230

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • 1:1 health coaching
  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving