Sr Procurement Specialist- Ingredients

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Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will manage the purchasing of ingredients with a focus on texturants and components, balancing price, quality, logistics, reliability, and supply continuity. You will lead sourcing strategy development, supplier management, contract execution, and data stewardship while partnering cross-functionally to identify value opportunities, improve processes, and maintain strong supplier relationships that support business objectives. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for assigned ingredient spend in alignment with approved procurement programs Plan and organize activities related to managed categories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and supply strategies Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, pricing, and specification compliance Oversee end-to-end procurement activities from intent to purchase through delivery of materials Lead negotiations for complex materials and services, driving favorable commercial outcomes Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation, and cost competitiveness Resolve supply, pricing, contract, and supplier performance issues with urgency and sound judgment Partner with internal stakeholders to identify cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation opportunities Maintain accurate master data and provide transactional and reporting support as needed Support and champion change management initiatives, including integrating demand-driven principles within procurement Review and resolve vendor claims and ensure compliance with company policies Arrange buy-backs or disposition strategies for surplus materials when applicable Use analytics tools, including Excel and Power BI, to monitor performance, support decision-making, and communicate insights Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree required; professional certification preferred 5 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, commodity management, or finance Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic mindset with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Knowledge of market economics, cost structures, and value analysis to support data-driven sourcing decisions Experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development and execution Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP and Power BI preferred Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier and cross-functional relationships Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment Physical Requirements Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-PM2 #LI-MSL

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