Job description
Job Type:
Regular
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Working at Agropur means choosing a committed employer who invests daily to give its employees the means to develop professionally. It is also means being part of a large family where simplicity and honesty are lived on a daily basis and where the management style is based on integrity, openness and autonomy. Invest in yourself and join Agropur to realize your full potential.
Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!
Agropur’s US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.
What Agropur invests in YOU:
- Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Support to meet everyday challenges as well as resources to support elderly loved ones
- Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
- Internal Advancement Opportunities for both lateral and promotional growth
- Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
- Opportunities to support our local communities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
- Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
What this role is all about:
We are looking for Category Manager Direct Procurement - Packaging in Appleton, WI.
The Category Manager Direct Procurement - Packaging will support the development of a successful procurement program across category management, sourcing events, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and supplier performance for the Canadian and US business representing approximately $75M+ in annual spend. This will be done collaboratively with our business stakeholders, across both countries. The strategic sourcing acumen combined with project management skills will deliver the results and innovation needed.
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Reporting to and partnering with the Senior Manager Packaging, build a packaging procurement strategy that will enable Agropur to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.
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Build strong and strategically focused relationships with business stakeholders, other Procurement team members and external partners to facilitate the delivery of top tier results without unnecessary disruptions to the business. Increase the influence and role of Procurement across various business teams and ensure alignment of priorities and expected results with all stakeholders.
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Deliver cost savings by conducting collaboratively managed sourcing events, negotiations, and other creative approaches, such as re-engineering specifications, multi-year deals, shared savings opportunities with customers and single sourcing versus multi-sourcing considerations (while balancing contingency planning considerations).
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Together and with support to the business, establishes long-term procurement strategies based on the needs of the organization:
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Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) for those suppliers identified while driving continuous improvement of top spend categories. Ensure spend under active management KPIs are met and contracts are in place where possible and appropriate.
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Propose projects to the company to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, along with comprehensive case studies showing potential increases in revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditures.
What you need:
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
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Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
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Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement required.
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Experience in supply chain, operations, finance, or data analytics preferred.
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Direct procurement experience is an asset.
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Bilingual English and French preferred.
Where you’ll be working:
Our US headquarters is based out of our Appleton, WI, office and is home to about 70 employees. While this location does not produce any product, our modern office area is bustling with employees from all areas of the business.
Appleton is a vibrant community of 74,000, nestled along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Appleton is part of the Fox Cities and has consistently been named one of the best medium-sized metropolitan areas in the nation based on quality-of-life indicators. With sumptuous food, shopping, arts, culture and sporting events, Appleton offers it all. Visit the Fox Cities Chamber site
http://foxcitieschamber.com/
for more information on local events.
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