Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Packaging (Hourly)

at  FGF Brands

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Packaging, this role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier selection and on-boarding, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier management for Packaging components. This role requires strong collaboration with internal customers and the ability to create strategic partnerships with suppliers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement within a high paced, multi-plant manufacturing environment
• A procurement accreditation such as CPM, CPP, SPSM, CIPS, or SCMP is a plus
• University Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Finance
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP processes
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally in both written and oral form
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Experienced and capable of multi-tasking in a high-paced environment, working on several subjects and projects at the same time.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within cross functional teams
• Creative thinker, seeks out solutions to problems and opportunities for improvement
• Committed to accuracy and quality of data; diligence in seeking accurate and reliable source data
• Growth Mindset: ability to learn and challenge your own skills.
• Driven to win. Innate desire to succeed and reach new heights.

• Collaborate with the team members at plants and Packaging suppliers to source components as specified
• Launch RFQs as necessary, for existing Packaging components and new plant requirements
• Research and action long-term projects on process improvement, sustainability, cost-savings, and supplier improvement, working with internal and external teams to implement changes
• Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers to continuously reduce the total cost of ownership
• Follow strict food safety regulations for supplier onboarding; collaborate with the Supplier Quality Standards team at FGF for supplier approval
• Accountable for supplier management (this includes OTIF, quality performance, monitoring, continuous improvement with direct impact on efficiency)
• Comply with internal requirement of storing sourcing files and data
• Continuously search for the right cost reduction, innovation, and sustainability opportunities, and work with internal teams (R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Production, Engineering, etc) to implement such changes