Senior Sourcing Manager
Food and Beverage Industry
One of the nation's leading food and beverage organizations is currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to aid in the success of their team in Charlotte, NC. You will be responsible for managing the procurement for proteins including both animal and agricultural proteins. The ideal candidate will have strong experience sourcing in the food and beverage industry, as well as extensive market knowledge of food commodities. This is a strategic and pivotal role, offering incredible growth and opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of procurement for both animal and agricultural proteins
- Work cross-functionally with other departments in order to meet deadlines and company goals
- Establish and maintain key vendor relationships, while managing purchasing and price negotiations
- Develop a strong understanding of market conditions in order to analyze and improve the procurement process
- Evaluate annual commodity bids
- Oversee freight and logistics management in order to track commodity movement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
- 4+ years of relevant Procurement experience
- Proven experience sourcing proteins in the food and beverage industry
- Proven ability to establish and maintain key vendor and supplier relationships
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays and Vacation