Sourcing Manager, Packaging

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are actively recruiting for a dynamic Sourcing Manager to manage the Packaging function. This person is responsible for managing sourcing and procurement of a portfolio of packaging categories: typical categories are Flexible, Corrugated and Rigid packaging materials.

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $126,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to company profitability by managing the sourcing of assigned categories on behalf of consolidated company requirements including packaging materials used in the production of foods.

• Utilize sourcing and contract management processes and technology to develop RFx events, written supply agreements and other documents as required.

• Require and maintain necessary supplier documentation (letters of food safety guarantee, quality certifications, food safety and security audit results, other as required).

• Proactively develop cost, process and sustainability improvement projects and manage associated supply risk.

• Provide analysis of applicable spend categories to contribute to supplier performance management and contract compliance.

• Achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring that quality and availability of assigned materials and services meet and exceed internal and external requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships including qualification, collaboration, negotiation and performance.

• Assist internal customers in developing their strategies, budgets and initiatives and support their achievement.

Minimum Education and Experience

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field, and 5+ years related experience in a purchasing, supply chain or material management role. Must be able to travel to facilities if needed (25%).

PREFERRED: CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification. Spend analysis, contract management, and supplier management skills.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.