Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company: Agropur
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics Job Summary:
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics to develop a strategic sourcing program for expenditures related to distribution, warehousing, transportation, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Supports the transformation strategies of the Logistics function through expert make versus buy analyses, strategic partnership negotiations, and greenfield program building.
  
• 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.
  
• Oversees the management of transportation, distribution, and warehousing categories (worth more than $200 million) and leads supplier relationship management of all key suppliers.
  
• Deliver cost savings via conducting collaboratively managed sourcing events, negotiations, and other creative approaches.
  
• Establishes long-term purchasing strategies based on the needs of the organization in both Canada and the United States.
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (a master's degree is an asset).
    
  • Experience in Procurement category management.
    
  • Experience in and understands logistics activities (transport, distribution, warehousing).
    
  • Experience in Logistics/Supply Chain procurement is an asset. Manufacturing experience is an asset.
    
    
    About Agropur:
    Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world.

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