Director of Indirect Spend Procurement

Director of Indirect Spend Procurement

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Director of Indirect Spend Procurement to join our team at corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, the Director of Indirect Spend will work independently and cross-functionally within the organization to establish and execute an Indirect Spend center of excellence. With a strong competency in program and project management and significant financial acumen, this position develops year-over-year plans to support cost management across all operating companies at Dessert Holdings. This individual will manage the procurement spend across indirect categories, develop our budget, and deliver the cost savings and functional improvement roadmaps.

The typical hiring range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000 annually plus bonus and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as manufacturing/facility services and supplies, facility management, IT services, corporate services, travel, marketing, and professional services.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to align procurement strategies with business objectives and operational needs and to provide expert advice on procurement best practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance through effective sourcing strategies, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads the development of the rolling 18-month Indirect Spend roadmap.
• Develop strategic sourcing processes, templates, roadmaps, and all other required tools to maximize the procurement team’s efforts
• Assure stakeholder compliance through policy development and financial reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, foster partnerships that drive innovation, quality improvement, and cost savings.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
• Develop and manage contracts to support organizational goals, helping to avoid financial losses, legal issues, and damaged relationships, in addition to mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred
• At least 5 years of experience with indirect spending category management in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience developing, selling and implementing category strategies in a matrixed organization
• Integrated problem-solver, partnering across functions to deliver results
• Success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs. Ability to execute deep dives to eliminate problems at their source
• Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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