Procurement Manager, Contract Manufacturing

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the execution of strategy, lead contract negotiations, and grow supplier relationships to enable the purchasing of contract manufactured finished goods.
• Serve as a primary contact and voice of LOF for contract manufacturer suppliers.
• Develop new and existing suppliers of contract manufactured finished goods to maintain assurance of supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Maintain a pipeline of savings initiatives and implementation plans consistent with LOF budgetary objectives.
• Develop internal and external KPIs and routinely track and communicate KPI adherence to both LOF and contract manufacturer suppliers.
• Lead dispute resolution with suppliers through the cross-functional engagement of LOF Operations, Supply Chain, and Tech Services teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of supplier capabilities and innovations, leveraging this knowledge to support LOF new product development.
• Lead contract manufacturing team in the identification, assessment, and selection of new supplier partners that will offer optimum solutions for the needs of the business.
• Identify future resource needs for the support of the contract manufacturing category, including hiring, training and development of resources.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders in the analysis and decision making of make-or-buy opportunities.
• Serve as a Procurement leader with collaborative engagement in new item launches, S&OP activities, and Stage Gate activities.

About YOU

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or other closely related experience.
• Prior experience leading direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven history of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in supplier sourcing strategy and negotiations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven success working in fast-paced environments.

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