Director of Procurement

Job Description

Barrett Petfood Innovations is a family owned and operated premium pet food manufacturer and is hiring a Director of Procurement and will report directly to the Managing Director and lead and improve continuous improvement programs focused on procurement cost savings projects through detailed technical and financial negotiations, contract management and supplier relationship development. The incumbent will lead a team in the management of up to $200MM+ in Raw Materials and Consumables spend. Emphasis will be on driving sourcing strategies, developing a world class supply base, productivity, and driving cost savings. Directly responsible for contracting on behalf of the organization.

Job Role

• Drive direct and indirect cost savings through the deployment of procurement best practices.
• Develop recommendations regarding procurement strategies to support the Company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement standards and systems for streamlining procurement processes for all purchasing activities.
• Lead the utilization of the MRP processes and system in ERP.
• Ensure data integrity and completeness in all purchasing-related applications.
• Cross-functionally manage inventory levels.
• Work in conjunction with sales on the costing of finished goods

Supplier Relations

• Work in close collaboration with Planning, QA, and R&D in the development, costing, and compliance auditing of raw material.
• Implement best practices programs with suppliers.
• Ensure all suppliers adhere to BPI defined product standards and specifications to support consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers on behalf of BPI covering yearly supply, with pricing parameters based on volume.

Planning

• Ensure integrity of all MRP-related inputs, outputs, and processes
• Establish yearly material needs as part of the budgeting process.
• Monthly and quarterly reassess material needs based on usage, sales forecast, and production plans.

Leadership

• Develop a continuous learning organization that is positioned to support the current and future growth of the Company.
• Provide coaching and mentoring of individuals in their technical development, change management, negotiations, communication, and cross-functional management.
• Develop clear and relevant individual and team objectives that support the overall company strategy.
• Lead procurement participation in the cross-functional product development process. Add value by bringing innovative ideas to the business.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree is desirable but not required.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Direct Experience / Category expertise in Sourcing of food and beverage materials with proteins experience being a plus.
• Experience with procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated strengths in relationship building, problem solving, and conflict management.
• A passionate process leader who has the skills to lead and drive improvement.
• ERP systems experience.
• Analytical and creative thinking skills.

Hours:

• Hours may vary as business needs arise

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Company Paid Medical
• Dental
• Company Match 401(k) Retirement
• Competitive PTO accruals
• Free Pet Food
• Parental Leave

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