YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies for key ingredients in line with company goals and customer requirements.         
• Reviews existing contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility.         
• Performs risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.        
• Provides regular reports on market developments, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance. Tracks and reports on commodity consumption, market price trends, and cost fluctuations        
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve the best total cost, ensures supply continuity, and manages risk.        
• Maintains strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and proactively manages supplier performance.        
• Collaborates with the customer on ingredient forecasting, volume planning, and operational support issues.        
• Enters and maintains forecasts and purchase orders for ingredients to ensure supply meets production demand.        
• Ensures pricing data and supplier contracts are accurately entered into and maintained in ERP system (SAP preferred).         
• Resolves supplier invoice discrepancies and ensures smooth order-to-pay processes.        
• Acts as a key point of contact for headquarters and customers on ingredient-related topics and support cross-functional initiatives.        
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and cost optimization.         
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.         
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned