Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or Economics.
6+ years of purchasing experience preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices and purchasing principles.
Strong understanding of operational flows, planning, and scheduling.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication across all organizational levels.
Ability to operate with creativity and flexibility in problem-solving.
Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement of supplier services and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Develop category strategies and roadmaps for assigned spend categories.
Negotiate supplier contracts to enhance quality, service, pricing, and volume agreements.
Resolve supplier-related issues such as claims, returns, and performance concerns.
Secure favorable vendor terms and delivery schedules aligned with business objectives.
Evaluate suppliers through contract management and site visits for compliance and performance.
Lead cross-functional projects and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Engagement in cross-functional leadership and project management.
Potential for professional growth in procurement and supply chain management.
Chance to build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to organizational goals.
Travel opportunities for meetings and vendor visits.
Full Job Description
This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead procurement of supplier services and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Develop category strategies and roadmaps while providing guidance across assigned spend categories.
Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize quality, service, pricing, and volume agreements; present recommendations to the Procurement Sourcing Board.
Resolve supplier-related issues including claims, rejections, returns, overshipments, cancellations, and other performance concerns.
Secure favorable vendor terms, pricing, and delivery schedules that align with business objectives and budget requirements.
Evaluate suppliers through contract management and site visits to ensure compliance, capability, performance, and delivery expectations.
Lead cross-functional projects, provide team leadership as needed, and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
Build strong stakeholder partnerships by delivering exceptional service, fostering long-term relationships, and supporting organizational goals.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or experienced professional with a complete understanding and application of purchasing principles, concepts, practices, and standards as demonstrated
Prefer 6+ years purchasing experience
Full knowledge of industry practices
Strong understanding of operational flows, planning and scheduling
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak and communicate with many levels within the organization
Must be able to operate with a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Food manufacturing experience preferred
TRAVEL:
Up to 20% - meetings, conventions, and/or vendor visits
