Senior Manager Procurement

at Shearer's Foods
Location Massillon, OH
Date Posted December 15, 2021
Category Default
Job Type Full-time

Description

♥ You already love us ♥

Shearer’s is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer and distributor of quality snack foods sold under the Shearer’s brand, and other private labels. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name!  We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 12 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website at www.Shearers.com .

At Shearer’s, we provide the safest environment possible for our employees by providing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), frequent and thorough sanitation practices, social distancing, daily temperature checks, as well as virtual interviewing options.  Safety is our absolute priority.

                                                                           Senior Procurement Manager in Massillon, OH

This position can also be "Remote"

Your seat at the table

Procurement organization is seeking an Senior Procurement Manager that will be responsible for oversight and management of key projects. 

  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
  • Plan for and budget all the Procurement resources and systems necessary to support projects
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
  • Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
  • Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
  • Report and escalate to management as needed
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Develops supply and sourcing strategies with research and planning, including simple to complex requests for information, requests for proposal, and competitive bids
  • Researches cost saving opportunities, presents opportunities to stakeholders, gains acceptance, and drives effective cost savings programs
  • Monitors function’s and supplier’s performance against goals, analyzes and documents results and initiates appropriate responses to satisfy requirements
  • Manages performance and development of suppliers to meet specified KPI targets and goals including administration of supplier evaluation programs
  • Develops strong cross-functional relationships with departments external to Procurement to achieve goals and improvement opportunities in a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture
  • Applies expertise to recommend cost effective alternatives to meet needs and promote innovative solutions to drive growth
  • Assists with development, implementation and management of effective procurement best practices, policies and procedures

What you bring to the table

  • BS Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in procurement
  • Ability to work independently
  • Advanced time management and analytical skills
  • Proven working experience as a project administrator
  • Strong analytical and Microsoft Office software skills
  • Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
  • Ability to adapt well to change
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong proven leadership capability

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

 You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 This is your invitation to apply now!

To all recruitment agencies: Shearer’s Snacks does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees or any other company location. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.