One of the nation's leading food and beverage organizations is currently seeking a Procurement Manager - Ingredients to aid in the success of their team in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. This individual will be responsible for overall spend of Food Commodities and Ingredients. This role is a pivotal and strategic position with exceptional growth opportunity within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the sourcing process for direct spend categories
- Research and negotiate vendor agreements and contracts
- Establish and manage key supplier relations and supplier negotiations
- Review suppliers and KPI development
- Work cross-functionally with other departments and executives within the company to execute short and long-term objectives
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years Procurement/Supply Chain experience
- Proven experience sourcing Food Commodities and Ingredients
- Proven experience leading and managing a team
- Proven supplier relationship experience
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry