Supply Chain Manager

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.
• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:
  • Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend.
  • Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations focused on cost, service, quality, and compliance.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings while protecting food safety and operational continuity.
  • Benchmark pricing and monitor market trends.
  • Supplier Management:
    • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, based on organization standards within approved authority levels, and authorize purchase orders for goods of services.
    • Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards.
    • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
    • Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Mitigate supply and financial risks within the supplier base.
    • Contract Management:
      • Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize value and minimize risk.
      • Drive standardization of suppliers across multiple plant locations when applicable.
      • Track contract compliance and renewal timelines.
      • Ensure contracts meet legal, compliance, and operational standards.
      • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
        • Works collaboratively with facility level Operations, Quality and Accounting departments as well as Corporate Purchasing, Sales, and Product Development to develop and implement procurement and costing strategies.
        • Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, Facilities, and other stakeholders.
        • Align procurement strategies with business objectives.
        • Support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
        • Process Improvement & Governance:
          • Improve procurement policies, processes, and tools.
          • Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
          • Drive digital procurement initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing tools).
          • Reporting & Analytics:
            • Develop and present reports on spend, savings, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
            • Track KPIs including cost savings, contract compliance, supplier OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), and spend under management.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Experience with ERP systems & Procurement Software (SAP, Simfoni, etc.).
• Preferred Education:
  • BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Compensation/ Benefits

• The base salary for this position ranges from a low of $104,648.00 to a maximum of $156,972.00, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience and internal equity among other factors.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.
• Work Environment:
  • Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
  • Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
  • This role requires 10% domestic travel.
  • Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds.
  • Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
  • Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.