What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Operations Manager position at ACH Food Companies, Inc.?
Who We Are :
ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.
The Role :
The Procurement Operations Manager oversees the ACH US / CAN Procurement Operations team responsible for the procurement and day to day management of non-commodity items (packaging, ingredients, services) used in both the internal and external manufacturing process. This position will also develop and implement procurement policies, processes and procedures that are fit-for-purpose. In partnership with the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Operations Manager will ensure compliance to applicable procurement and vendor related laws and regulations and compliance with ACH vendor requirements. They are responsible for ensuring that product price, product quality and vendor services meets the needs and requirements of internal manufacturing stakeholders, external manufacturing partners and the business.
What You’ll Do :
Process Leadership and Continuous Improvement :
- Collaborates with the Director of Procurement on the development of the vision, strategic priorities, and roadmap for end-to-end Procurement Operations including the procure to pay process, price management, vendor relations and materials management.
- Oversees procurement process, delivering on process agility, quality output, accuracy, timeliness, fluid collaboration, and high productivity from team members.
- Ensures the optimal utilization of the procure to pay ERP platform and gains a deep understanding of knowledge of systems.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in procurement activities. Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and adjust change management strategies accordingly.
- Utilizes data to make decisions on process improvements and measure process performance (KPI’s).
- Manage the internal system used to capture savings projects.
Stakeholder Relations :
Issue Management :
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What we offer :
Salary Range :
Benefits :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”
ACH is an equal employer. We see value in ensuring we have diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace .
Salary : $116,300 - $147,210
