Procurement Manager
Food & Beverage Industry
One of the nation's leading food and beverage organizations is currently seeking a Procurement Manager to aid in the success of their team in Austin, TX. This individual will be responsible for leading a procurement team and overseeing the full purchasing process. The ideal candidate will have prior experience procuring food & beverage commodities including snacks, candy, and beverages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the procurement team and oversee their daily activities
- Overseeing rebate negotiation and analysis, price negotiation, and purchase order execution
- Manage supplier relations, supplier onboarding, and supplier negotiations
- Reviewing suppliers and KPI development
- Work cross-functionally with other departments within the company to execute common goals and objectives
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years experience in Procurement/Supply Chain
- Prior experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred
- Ability to work in office, with possible travel
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry