Manager, Co-Manufacturing Procurement

Company: Campbell Soup
Location: Camden
Posted on: September 15, 2021

Job Description:

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

General Summary
The Manager, Co-Manufacturing Procurement position supports the imbedded Co-Manufacturing Snacks team (Pepperidge Farm and Snyder/Lance) on all strategic initiatives related to the relationship management, contract negotiations, category portfolio, new co-man sourcing, and direct material procurement for approximately $110MM of co-manufacturing sales.  The Manager will work with the Director Co-Manufacturing, Procurement in the development of key strategies and objectives for the Snacks business.  

This role will require strong cross-functional alignment with R&D/Innovation, Finance, Supply Chain, Buyers, Co-Man Managers, and the Global Strategic Sourcing team (GSS).  This role will act a the key liaison between the co-manufacturers and their Procurement co-workers regarding the procurement and management of Indirect and Direct materials, including but not limited to the reporting and tracking of savings generated from integration and aggregation of like items/categories.     

This role requires solid co-manufacturing business acumen in addition to strong analytical, project management,, interpersonal, and contract negotiation skills. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.  

Principal Accountabilities

Strategic Accountability: Time Allocation 60%

•     Support multiple segments and categories within the Snacks business including but not limited to Chips, Cookies, Crackers, Popcorn, Nuts, Breads, and other snacking products
•     Support the negotiations of complex agreements and focused relationships with strategic Contract Manufacturers resulting in approximately ~$110MM+ in spend
•     Assistance with development of overall Co-Man strategy and specific business unit objectives based on research, analysis and overall business needs, related specifically to Procurement, Sourcing, and SRM best practices.
•     Provide Executive influence and support to multiple cross functional stakeholders at senior leadership level (internally) to align and make decisions
•     Promote, lead and execute against cross-functional company programs such as Enablers and other cost management initiatives
•     Ensure CSR goals and objectives are consistently being met across the internal and co-man networks
•     Provide connection and support to the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team as well as the Global Procurement Leadership Team

Operational Accountability: Time Allocation 40% 

•     Establish re-occurring meetings with Snack Co-man Managers to review and support ongoing projects
•     Provide KPI results for Snacks, to be included in greater department rollups and presentations
•     Support Supplier Scorecard creation and management for Snack co-mans
•     Engage directly with Procurement Buyers on procurement opportunities in Direct and Indirect goods and services; managing best cost scenarios on a category and co-man basis.
•     Manage and report all financial savings against assigned target for the Snack business; work directly with Finance on the audit and approval of deliverables
•     Support all GSS sourcing initiatives, related to new co-man sourcing in the Snacks space
•     Lead initiatives to deliver against working capital targets (i.e. payment terms, inventory management, etc.)

Job Complexity

•     Must have the ability to interact with team members at all levels in the organization, as well as senior leadership across multiple functions
•     Must be able to identify problems, generate options and recommendations for business partners
•     Must be able to deal with ambiguity and be comfortable in an work environment with much change
•     Ability to build trust and create strong relationships
•     Exceptional skills in developing, influencing, and driving direction and moving strategies forward
•     Working for a NEW team, and helping to establish the foundation to support short and long-term goals and objectives

Job Specifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.  Masters a plus.
• Years of Relevant Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in Contract Manufacturing or other Supply Chain related roles (Procurement, Planning, Commercialization, Business Operations, etc.).  Experience in Baking and/or Snacking environments a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

•     Strong skills in developing, influencing, and driving direction and moving strategies forward
•     Strong Executive Influence and Executive Presence with Executive Stakeholders (internal, external) to influence, anticipate, and adapt to drive strategy and business needs
•     Strong skills in proactively creating a positive, high performing culture by developing, coaching, and connecting with all levels 
•     Strong manager effectiveness in defining clear responsibilities and expectations for core and extended team members and proactively coaching and managing team members against set goals 
•     Strong skills in relationship building, communication, project management, decision making, and problem-solving capabilities
•     Seasoned contract negotiator
•     Must have excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint a must
•     Good communication and presentation skills
•     Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
•     Naturally curious, a self-starter, analytical, and results-oriented
•     Demonstrated performance of results in a matrix environment and/or with multiple companies
•     Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, decision making/problem solving and influencing
•     Work without direction and determine own methods to accomplish work
•     Systems experience with SAP a must; experience in Oracle a plus

Working Conditions

•     Normal corporate office environment. 
•     Business Travel within North America 40%, with a higher frequency to the Snacks headquarters in Norwalk, CT and Charlotte, NC. Travel to Canada as required. 

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Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  
 

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