Sr Buyer Pasta and Eggs

Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: May 6, 2024

Job Description:

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Synder's of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.Buyer, Ingredients - Pasta and EggsGeneral Summary:Under the guidance of the Associate Director- Ingredients, this position is responsible for the procurement of commodities & market driven ingredients for the Pasta and Egg categories as assigned for all Campbell locations and co-manufacturers in North America with an annual spend valued at over $35MM. The individual will ensure quality of materials, competitive pricing, adherence to company policies, procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Procurement Team.Principal Accountabilities:Analyze relevant markets, develop price expectations and work with the Associate Director Ingredients to formulate and implement price risk management strategies using futures and options as applicable.Drive robust category strategies across plant networks, supply base, and align with business goals and objectives. Evaluatestrategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.Create, manage and execute category management strategies for cost reduction or value enhancement that result in tangible benefits to the bottom line.Assess realized benefits from sourcing and develop improvement strategies and initiatives post-sourcing.Learn leading edge purchasing and risk management techniques and champion the use of formal category management techniques and processes.Continuously improve upon personal skills - adopting continuous learning and skill development and seeking feedback.Assist in the preparation of monthly commodity projections and market updates to various business units.Job Complexity:Responsible for an ingredient spend of $35MM that supports M&B, C-Snacks and Co-Manufacturing.Understanding of commodity futures and options markets driving corn, wheat and soybean meal prices and other price/market drivers of the commodities.Analyze markets and develop a price forecast using available information on supply-demand, currency & economicimpacts, weatherand speculative positions.Ensure items are purchased in accordance with established policies and procedures by working closely with Corporate, Business Units and Plant personnel.Develop and utilize category/commodity knowledge to support business objectives.Evaluate and purchase materials for our facilities at a competitive cost. Execute and provide input to strategy. Manage and evaluate acquisition process (Sourcing, Developing and Negotiating) ensuring competitiveness and limiting the riskFacilitate cross functional groups to develop Productivity programs that deliver Enabler and Total Procurement Value (TPV) targets. (Category Management).Assist in the development of Supplier Relationship Management programs that focus on Quality, Productivity and Innovation.Become a Subject Matter Expert of category specific information on spend, supplier performance, user adoption and compliance, standards and specifications and industry benchmarks.Promote value engineering analyses to support ongoing performance improvement and cost reduction.Actively promote Campbell's Supplier Diversity Strategy.Commitment to Campbell Leadership Model.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor Degree3-5 years of relevant experienceMicrosoft Excel and PowerPoint experienceSAP experience preferredStrong analytical skills, including statistical and forecasting skillsKnowledge of agricultural markets and financial derivativesStrong attention to detailStrong written and oral communication and presentation skillsLead projects and candidly Influence audience towards decision makingCompensation and Benefits:The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between$72,900-$117,300Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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