Regional Procurement Ops Manager
Company: Glanbia Nutritionals
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Senior Procurement Operations Manager, PremixReports To:
Director of Procurement OperationsDepartment: ProcurementLocation:
Carlsbad, CAPay Status: (Salaried/Exempt)Job SummarySenior
Procurement Operations Manager will have overall US responsibility
for the Procurement Operations function for Glanbia Nutritionals
Premix locations (Springfield, MO, Carlsbad, CA, West Haven, CN and
Taylorville, IL. The Manager will proactively work with
enterprise-wide stakeholders to be a strategic partner between
Procurement and the rest of the Premix organization. The role will
manage a team of approximately five procurement professionals in a
rapidly expanding, fast moving, and complex business in order to
support the delivery of the premix strategy, managing risk to the
business, supporting cost savings initiatives, and delivering key
KPIs in the S&OP process. Essential Functions and
Responsibilities (not restrictive)Lead, develop, and grow a high
performance team of approximately five talented professionals
across the US, demonstrating superior leadership in line with the
Glanbia values. Drive a culture of continuous development and
provide direction to the team by establishing policies and
strategies that support the demands of a growing and increasingly
complex business.Support the Procurement Strategy by leading and
participating in projects and initiatives across the US divisions
and globally as assigned. Establish developmental plans for direct
reports to support succession management plans. Develop and
implement a strategy for the Premix Procurement team that supports
the overall leadership direction. Drive the department direction
and champion the business through:Supporting S&OP initiatives
and delivering adherence to KPI targets by working with Premix
Supply Chain, ensuring raw materials are in place to meet business
needs.Maintaining oversight to regionally based Premix Procurement
Operations teams, aligning resources to effectively execute
strategy with a strong focus on process and system optimization to
ensure best in class assurance of supply and services.
Understanding the goals of Production as it pertains to supplies
and the supply base and working with the Category team to ensure
alignment to those goals. Collaborating with PSM and Commercial
team members to support execution of Customer projects.
Coordinating with the Category Managers to maintain effective
supplier relationships and execute Category savings and efficiency
projects by owning onsite project management. Working closely with
Quality to ensure the safety of our products while striving to
maintain NPD and production lead-times.Leading projects to promote
the standardization of processes across Premix locations to promote
a more efficient and effective organization.Contractual agreement
negotiations:Consult with the Category Management team on requested
contract and stock agreement negotiations to ensure minimal risk
and lowest total cost in the supply chain.Ensure all contractual
agreements are properly executed in conjunction with Category
Managers.Own the overall Procure to Pay (PtoP) process for the US
Premix operations:As assigned, work closely with the Procurement
Centers of Excellence (COE) to improve PtoP processes within the
organization including system optimization and report generation
that supports the goals of the team.Manage master data maintenance
processes.Ensure proper processes are in place for the
establishment of new suppliers and materials.Coordinate efforts
with Shared Services and drive Procurement Operations KPI
achievement.Develops team to support the Category Managers to
implement local sourcing activities for items not covered in the
total Procurement Category strategies which may include finding
distribution sources for already approved products.Establishes the
proper and collaborative team environment to ensure there is a
strong customer focus in all activities of the function at all
times.Foster the Glanbia culture of The Customer Champion through
outstanding service with a can do attitude.Regular attendance is an
essential function of this position.Additional Functions Any other
key functions and will include any items not captured under
essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities (If
relevant)Direct oversight of Procurement Agents, Coordinators, and
Site Procurement Operations Managers as applicable.Performance
IndicatorsTBD based on objective roll out post GI
re-organizationQualification & Experience RequirementsEducation,
Training:University degree in related field required (equivalent
experience in lieu of education may be considered), with MBA
preferredExperience Required:Minimum of 7 years of business or
related experienceWorking knowledge of and experience with food or
fortification manufacturing environment is preferred.Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities:Solid people leader that inspires and aligns the
team behind key strategic objectives, attracts top talent from the
industry to build a best-in-class nutrition organization and with
proven leadership skills with the following leadership
principles:leading by example/hands-on making team members
champions: true empowermenttaking a personal interest in all
personnelgiving the team members security to achieve top
resultsgiving the team members security to achieve top
resultsNegotiate with diverse set of suppliers across multiple
regions and finalize negotiations and agreements with signing
officers at supplier companiesMust have demonstrably strong
interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal),
to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situationsPassionate about the business, will be a strong
external ambassador / advocate for the business and will be highly
collaborative with the ability to work successfully across teams,
regions and functionsAnalytical with superior problem solving
skills over near and long-term planning horizonsMust have
demonstrably strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal),
to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations Ability to effectively communicate verbally and
in written form with all levels of personnel within the business
unit and in the wider organization, to include excellent writing,
negotiation and presentation skillsStrong business understanding
and orientation and effectively handles multiple, rapidly changing
and conflicting priorities Strong cultural awareness based on past
exposure, experience, and successful business dealings Highly
detailed with a systematic approach, sense of responsibility and
positive customer focusPossesses a passion for learning new skills
Language, Computer & Numeracy:Fluent in written and spoken English
requiredExperience with and solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems,
preferably SAP with the ability and desire to work within and
progress such complex systems with eTender, SharePoint and Business
Objects experience also preferredStrong computer skills and
proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointStrong math
skills, and knowledge of the metric system, are requiredHeavy Data
analysis including MS Excel pivot tables and spreadsheets to do
calculations on cost potency changes, percentages, etcTravel
Requirements Semi-Regular domestic and international travel to
visit internal stakeholders in other regions, tradeshows,
suppliers, and other events as required (20%). Typical Physical
ActivityRegularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the
use of hands and fingersRegularly involves going up and down
stairsFrequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing
and walkingOccasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling
and/or climbing or balancingTypical Environmental ConditionsMay be
exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light
traffic)May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above
ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock At
Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our
individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and
encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will
give your application consideration, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity,
national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or
disability status. At Glanbia our culture will celebrate
individuality, knowing that together we are more.
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