Sourcing Manager, Indirects 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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Procurement, Consumer Goods, Food and BeverageIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, or Related Field
At least 5 years of procurement and supplier relationship management experience with indirect services
Deep knowledge and experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers within corporate professional services categories
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – internal and external scope
Ability to engage with senior leadership to communicate sourcing strategies and influence decision-making
Strong project management and negotiation skillset
Effectively collaborates with customers to gain agreement/support, ability to influence
Ethical, trustworthy and dependable with focus on customer needs and objectives

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Professional Services Senior Procurement Manager in developing and executing strategies (using appropriate tools including industry analysis, supplier analysis, benchmarking, etc.) required to plan, source, negotiate and implement the procurement of various corporate indirect services (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, Integrated Business Planning, Consulting, etc.)
Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders to proactively manage existing contracts and develop a strategic pipeline of future sourcing opportunities
Lead supplier relationship management efforts to ensure performance and alignment with business goals
Drive the execution of RFPs and RFIs in collaboration with stakeholders, lead supplier evaluations and selections, and negotiate commercial terms to maximize value
Partner with Legal to draft, review, and finalize contract language that protects and advances company interests
Champion cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver best-in-class value to the business
Represent procurement in strategic meetings, providing insights and guidance that influence decision-making
Identify, lead, and implement cost optimization and risk mitigation initiatives that contribute to long-term business sustainability and efficiency
Develop and deploy standard work and integrate industry best practices within the CPS category to drive corporate metrics, enhance operational excellence, and create measurable value
Manage other tasks as required