This position will have direct accountability for indirect spend across Winland sites in the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, the position is responsible for strategic sourcing activities for Winland’s Indirect Materials and Services spend, with the goal of achieving significant cost reductions, while maintaining/improving product quality and vendor service levels.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Supply Chain Procurement

Job Posting Title:

Indirect Procurement Manager

Job Description:

Schedule: Remote Monday and Friday; In office Tuesday to Thursday

Work Location: Oak Brook, IL location preferred; remote locations will be considered

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $93k to $138k Annually with additional bonus potential

Oversees and executes activities related to procurement of indirect materials and services, from intent to purchase through to delivery of project
Manages vendor selection and negotiation process for indirect vendors
Identifies, selects, and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price while meeting Winland’s Supplier Code of Conduct
Prepare and review proposal requests, contracts, bids, and agreements for correctness of terms and prices, and acceptability of specifications
Communicates actively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and performance management of the category
Ensures categories are contracted in line with the sourcing strategy
Directly solves operational issues with indirect vendors
Reviews and resolves indirect vendor claims and contracts for conformance
Prepares and issues purchase contracts and change notices
Ensures alignment with Procurement strategies and ways of working (where applicable)
Understands the impact of long-term running cost and the engagement of business to minimize costs at an early stage
Determine and implement KPIs that can be used to measure Indirect spend performance

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience analyzing and improving complex supply chain data, information and processes
High-level understanding of all aspects of indirect supply chain processes
Excellent interpersonal written and speaking skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
Strong critical thinking skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complexity and ambiguity
High degree of professionalism and a strong sense of ownership
Independently motivated and autonomous; ability to make things happen
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Familiarity and general aptitude for ERP systems (SAP) is preferred

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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