Job Title:
Strategic Sourcing Manager Food Anz
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Our organization is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country, known for adding unique twists to our products. We believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a key role in providing and communicating Supply Chain solutions to meet customer needs whilst maximizing business outcomes. This involves managing assigned suppliers, optimizing supplier expectations, and building strategic relationships through tailored programs.
The main focus points of this role include:
* Managing key categories within designated portfolios for restaurants
* Staying current with category trends via research and benchmarking (e.g., commodity pricing, finished goods pricing, plant efficiency, supplier KPIs)
* Collaborating with Product Development and Quality Assurance to source best quality, cost-effective ingredients to support business growth
* Category Management of designated food and beverage categories
* Supply planning in conjunction with distributors
* Providing projections and Write Off Management
This position requires a strong commercial acumen and ability to build rapport well, along with the ability to take the lead in managing categories and responsibilities to achieve successful outcomes within the team. Additionally, experience in Category/Supplier Management, negotiation skills, and knowledge of commodity markets are highly advantageous.