What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at AAK?
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Edison
Edison, NJ
About The Role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement process for raw materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for production in a manufacturing environment. This includes developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, vendor management, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement processes, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for all raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
Lead the procurement process from identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
Continuously evaluate and monitor supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules.
Develop and maintain inventory management processes to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess and obsolete materials.
Monitor market trends and stay up-to-date on new developments and innovations in procurement processes and technology.
Manage a team of procurement professionals and provide guidance and direction as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop and manage procurement budgets and forecasts.
Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of procurement processes.
About You
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with inventory management and optimization.
Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage and develop a team.
Strong financial acumen and experience with procurement budgets and forecasts.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
In return AAK offer
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Edison
Edison, NJ
About The Role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement process for raw materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for production in a manufacturing environment. This includes developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, vendor management, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement processes, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for all raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
Lead the procurement process from identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
Continuously evaluate and monitor supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules.
Develop and maintain inventory management processes to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess and obsolete materials.
Monitor market trends and stay up-to-date on new developments and innovations in procurement processes and technology.
Manage a team of procurement professionals and provide guidance and direction as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop and manage procurement budgets and forecasts.
Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of procurement processes.
About You
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with inventory management and optimization.
Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage and develop a team.
Strong financial acumen and experience with procurement budgets and forecasts.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
In return AAK offer
- Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
- Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match
- Free Life and Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
- Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
- Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
- Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,500
