Senior Manager, Procurement

Work Shift : Day

Pay Type : Salary

Hourly Rate (if applicable) :

N / A

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable) :

$140,800.00 - $182,600.00

JOB OVERVIEW :

The Senior Manager, Procurement - CapEx & Indirect is a key member of the Procurement team, reporting directly to the Director of Global Procurement. This role is responsible for leading and executing the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for the capital expenditure (CapEx) and indirect categories, including but not limited to, business service / facilities, HR, travel, professional services, marketing, IT, sustainability, quality, and accounting / finance. This Senior Manager, Procurement also oversees our Business Services / Facilities team. For CapEx, this role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for capital projects potentially including equipment, construction services, engineering services, and large-scale facility investments. This role ensures alignment among business goals, cost optimization, supplier relationship management (SRM), and continuous improvement of procurement policies.

The Procurement organization at Blue Diamond Growers is on a journey to create a "best-in-class" sourcing organization, and this role is critical in delivering on that mission. This is a very strategic and cross-functional role. Management of the CapEx and indirect categories will include everything from partnering with internal business partners to align on sourcing needs and to develop a sourcing / category strategy; identifying and implementing savings opportunities within those categories; leading SRM (including quarterly business reviews, scorecards, etc); executing RFIs / RFPs; and negotiating contracts. Additionally, the Senior Manager, Procurement - CapEx & Indirect has a team of three (Procurement Manager, Facilities Supervisor, and Facilities Coordinator).

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management :

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the CapEx and key indirect spend categories
• Manage competitive bidding (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), contract negotiations, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to ensure best value, quality, and service
• Drive best-in-class procurement practices for CapEx projects, ensuring value creation, cost optimization, supplier and contract compliance, and alignment with project timelines and quality standards (in partnership with Engineering Project Managers)
• Conduct comprehensive market research to stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and supplier landscapes

Stakeholder Engagement :

Developing New Processes :

Supplier Relationship Management and Contract Management :

Cost Optimization & Risk Management :

Policy and Compliance :

Leadership and Communication :

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PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Preferred Qualifications

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