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Strategic Sourcing Director, Commodities

Strategic Sourcing Director, Commodities

Golden State FoodsConyers, GA, US
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Director, Strategic Sourcing (Commodities)

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Director of Strategic Sourcing (Commodities) directs corporate approaches and strategies for purchasing, supplier development, and commodity pricing, ensuring competitive pricing, strong supplier relations, and an overall competitive advantage for GSF.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Negotiates prices for all GSF sites to ensure competitive pricing and strong supplier relationships for all manufacturing sites. (25%)
  • Develop commodity hedging strategies to maintain GSF’s competitive advantage. (25%)
  • Coordinates cost reduction activities with Operations, Quality Assurance, and Product Development to obtain the most competitive pricing and costs company wide. (20%)
  • Interact formally and informally with vendors to communicate GSF values, mission, and strategic directions to enhance their ability to help GSF reach its objectives. (10%)
  • Disseminates information regarding pricing trends and assured supply issues to provide senior management and McDonalds’ and other customers’ purchasing with timely and accurate information for effective decision-making. (5%)
  • Evaluates supplier plants to provide accurate and timely data regarding the top 80% of materials purchased. (5%)
  • Evaluates new suppliers to provide information on financial strength and operational capabilities. (5%)
  • Performs other related and assigned duties, as necessary. (5%)

LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Manage up to 4 employees.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

  • Productivity / quality standards : competitive prices
  • Productivity / quality standards : quarterly commodity updates
  • Cost reduction projects
  • Conduct RFP’s
  • Supplier performance reviews
  • Employee development
  • Budget
  • Cost containment
  • Teamwork within the department and across departments
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Vendor relations
  • Food safety

    • WHAT YOU'LL NEED

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to :

    Education / Certification :

    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics, from an accredited college or university.

    Experience :

    10 years of relevant experience in commodity management or purchasing in multi-site food manufacturing.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of (B / basic; J / journey; E / expert) :

  • Purchasing concepts and techniques (E)
  • PC word processing / spreadsheet software (J)
  • Commodity trading and regulations (J)
  • Supplier development (E)
  • General accounting principles and practices (J)

    • Skill and ability to :

  • Analyze and resolve complex problems
  • Interpret purchasing problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors verbally and in writing
  • Negotiate effectively with vendors
  • Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies
  • Maintain an accurate balance of contracts within the computer system
  • Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
  • Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
  • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
  • Cost Management
  • Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
  • Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

    • WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • People First : At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
  • Values Driven : Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
  • People Development : At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
  • Philanthropy & Sustainability : We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
  • Extensive Benefits : Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
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