Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics at J.M. Smucker

Orrville, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Logistics, Supply Chain, ProcurementIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of logistics procurement experience
At least 1 year of people management experience
Proven track record of managing global logistics stakeholder base and annual bidding events
Deep knowledge and experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers within the indirect logistics category
Strong negotiation skillset
Effectively collaborates with customers to gain agreement/support, ability to influence
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – internal and external scope
Ethical, trustworthy and dependable with focus on stakeholder needs and objectives
Ability to work well and maintain strong business relationships with other departments, outside suppliers and other business partners to deliver against business/organization goals

Responsibilities

Support the Director in total category plans and execution for over $40M in Global Logistics (Ocean, Drayage) expenditures
Manage annual bidding, contracting, and supplier management
Develop and execute strategies (using appropriate tools including industry analysis, supplier analysis, benchmarking, etc.) required to plan, source, negotiate and implement the procurement of international transportation, and other logistics related sub-categories
Work closely with key stakeholders to manage current contracts and identify a pipeline of future opportunities that will drive best in class logistics and supply chain
Support internal logistics stakeholders with ongoing supplier relationship management and risk mitigation techniques
Manage annual contract and award cycles to support the evolving needs of the business across international trade lanes
Maintain and report accurate supplier data for internal use (scorecards, reporting, analytics, P2P process, etc.)
Manage day-to-day tactical logistics execution (exception management) and freight pay & audit of ocean and drayage billing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Logistics ProcurementSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationBiddingIndustry AnalysisSupplier AnalysisBenchmarkingRisk MitigationScorecardsReportingAnalyticsP2P ProcessFreight AuditOcean FreightDrayage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company, with possibly more as business needs require. The location is Orrville, Corporate Offices.

What are the minimum requirements for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of logistics procurement experience, at least 1 year of people management experience, a proven track record of managing global logistics stakeholders and annual bidding events, deep knowledge of negotiating contracts and managing suppliers in indirect logistics, strong negotiation skills, collaboration abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ethical dependability.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at J.M. Smucker?

The culture is bold, kind, strives to do the right thing, plays to win, and believes in a strong community that thrives together, rooted in Basic Beliefs while supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What additional experience would make a candidate stand out for this role?

A degree focused on Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Finance is preferred, along with 1-3 years of international (Ocean, Drayage) procurement experience.