Senior Manager, Procurement
As America's oldest and most trusted supplier of vegetable and flower seeds and plants, our client has provided home gardeners with the very best open pollinated and hybrid varieties for more than 100 years. They take great care in supplying seeds that are well suited for both conventional and organic gardens across the US, with quality and integrity foremost in mind.Senior Manager, Procurement
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement team members and processes for the entire company portfolio.
- Develop and maintain a procurement process for the company’s seed supply to ensure the continuous supply of high-quality seeds.
- Guide our client’s dedicated procurement team in the identification and evaluation of potential seed and component suppliers, including national and international sources.
- Develop and implement a process to ensure the company’s seed parental lines are safeguarded.
- Oversee all procurement processes with a focus on timely procurement and delivery of all materials to meet the company’s strategy and production requirements.
- Enhance and oversee a vendor evaluation process, ensuring optimal quality and cost.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers across the entire portfolio.
- Assess market trends and identify supply chain risks, and develop strategic plans to mitigate supply risks.
- Partner with Finance in the development of annual purchasing budgets.
- Develop and manage cost analyses and Procurement KPIs with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Direct daily purchasing operations to improve responsiveness and
efficiency. - Assess and forecast purchasing needs in collaboration with key
stakeholders. - Effectively resolve complex procurement and vendor issues.
Experience:
- Proven track record in negotiating complex, high-value contracts with suppliers and vendors, including long-term agreements and service contracts, and managing the entire contract process from negotiation to execution.
- Extensive experience managing complex domestic and international purchasing.
- Experience leading and mentoring a procurement team, setting performance goals, and driving results.
- Ability to prepare cost-benefit analyses, forecast purchasing needs, and manage procurement budgets effectively.
- Experience with vendor performance management.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Experience traveling domestically and internationally, up to 15%.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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