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Director of Procurement - Beverage Company (Onsite - Fairfield, CA). Lead the strategic sourcing process while also driving effective and efficient procurement operations. Manage inventory and obsolescence of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging. Oversee procurement system and data strategy, implementing new tools to support the function and the wider business. Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

director of procurement

Director of Procurement - Beverage Company (Onsite - Fairfield, CA) Responsibilities: • Create and implement best in class procurement processes across all business units to drive uniformity of approach, economies of scale, and improved economic value for the company • Lead the strategic sourcing process while also driving effective and efficient procurement operations • Manage inventory and obsolescence of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging • Maximize profit and minimize risk through contract negotiations • Deliver cost savings, manage risk, and drive improved supplier performance, improved quality of service, and total cost of performance • Manage the procurement governance process across the business ensuring policy compliance • Ensure that all partner and potential partner conversations are covered by a nondisclosure agreement and all purchases are under a contract • Manage department spend and budget • Build and grow the procurement team through strong change management techniques and people development • Oversee procurement system and data strategy, implementing new tools to support the function and the wider business • Attend press checks to confirm packaging production meets or exceeds company quality standards • Track and drive supplier partner performance through scorecards with key performance indicators (KPIs) • Work collaboratively with Finance on forecasts where procurement has an impact • Deliver monthly procurement reports to executives • Develop and implement a plan for continuous margin improvement Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree • 8 plus years of procurement and supply chain experience. • Experience in consumer goods/beverage and manufacturing industry • Experience with indirect spend categories • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects • Experience with managing teams and coaching • Strong analytical skills – Excel • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and Google Drive • Full time in Fairfield, CA office

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