Indirect Procurement Manager
Company: fairlife, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates
great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish
consumers.With nearly $2B in annual retail sales, fairlife s
portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a
sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife
nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better
health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company,
fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen
for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife
and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:As fairlife continues to experience exponential growth
as a company, we are looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager to
help advance the strategic sourcing and procurement operations
within our Supply Chain Team. This role is directly responsible for
managing and overseeing all aspects of developing and implementing
sourcing strategies that align with fairlife s strategic
objectives. The Indirect Procurement Manager will be tasked with
developing and executing upon sourcing strategies across indirect
categories with a focus on supplier selection, relationship
management and price negotiation. As Indirect Procurement Manager,
you will be expected to liaise with multiple stakeholders across
various areas of the business, internally and externally. This role
delivers value by ensuring fairlife partners with high performing
suppliers with an emphasis on exceptional service, quality, and
value.responsibilities: Plan, organize, direct, and control
activities related to strategic sourcing for indirect spend,
initial focus on professional service and facilities
categories.Analyze spend to develop a productivity pipeline and
execute robust category strategies that optimize the supply
base.Identify, support, and implement cost reduction
opportunities.Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) process to ensure
consistent lowest total cost of ownership.Develop and execute
vendor service agreements in close collaboration with Legal
Team.Manage vendor relationships, track performance, and
communicate performance feedback.Identify supply risks in Indirect
categories and develop risk mitigation strategies.Leverage
functional experts through the sourcing process to assess market
conditions, identify spend leverage opportunities, benchmark data,
and other related activities.Assist in the development and
management of annual budgeting process.Analyze and forecast market
inflation trends and work to address any price variances to
budget.Monitor, track and report on savings and key performance
indicators for category.Resolve any unforeseen problems with
suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or
quality/performance.Partners with key stakeholders across to
identify sourcing opportunities in both facilities and professional
service categories.Collaborate with Transportation & Warehousing
Teams to support bid process and contract negotiation process.Daily
collaboration with cross-functional project teams, acting as a
support function for any project needs related to indirect
categories supported.----skills/qualifications required: Bachelor s
Degree (Preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance).+5 years
of Indirect Procurement Category Management experience or
equivalent.Excellent negotiation skills, verbal and written
communication, and a self-starter.Strong project management
background desired with experience in CPG environment.Proactive
business results-focus, and proven ability to provide insights that
generate value and drive savings in spend.Ability to influence
senior leadership teams at Plant level and Corporate Function
level.Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced,
entrepreneurial environment.position location: Chicago, IL or
Coopersville, MIreports to: Sr. Procurement Managertravel
requirements: 30%--
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of--race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All
qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity.
Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to
its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide
reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known
disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the
Company. If you have a disability and would like to request
accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please
email--careers fairlife.com.
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