Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Position Summary

Under general supervision is responsible for sourcing and managing ingredients or supplies necessary for all production at assigned facilities or for assigned product categories that meet established organization quality, cost and timing needs. Serves as primary company representative with vendors in assigned area of responsibility. Supports key customer(s) supply initiatives. Represents Corporate Supply Chain in customer facing role interacting between vendor, production facility, and customer.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify qualifying vendors and make recommendations to management within established criteria.
• Engage with customers during product development phase or when issues arise as subject matter expert with regards to ingredient supply.
• Work directly with key customer(s) to manage new supply sourcing, risk management, and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage vendor relationship by working with vendor representatives on quality, cost and delivery issues or new product needs; resolving simple to moderately complex issues while referring complex issues to next higher level.
• Review vendor contracts to ensure that contracts meet established organization standards; referring new or varied contracts for further legal review.
• Develop and recommend alternate sourcing strategies and vendors for use when primary vendor fails due to a variety of circumstances; decision to implement alternate source to be made by next higher level.
• Identify external price and market indices for use in measuring internal buying, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Track internal and external data, develop performance reports, and prepare performance reports according to a routine schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of food ingredient supply chain and their impact on organization needs.
• Basic understanding of the food manufacturing process and the role of supply chain within that process.
• Ability to build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the internal organization and external vendors and customers.
• Ability to influence and persuade where no direct authority exists.
• Ability to present information and proposals to an audience.

Preferred Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation/Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $67,568–$101,352, with a midpoint of $84,460.
• Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance.
• Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.