Summary

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team supporting the growth of Wellshire and Land O'Frost brands through the management of our contract manufactured business. The Procurement Manager - Contract Manufacturing will build supplier relationships, lead the execution of contract manufacturing supplier strategies, and support the overall growth of our contract manufactured business.

Company

Wellshire, which became part of the Land O’Frost family of brands in 2018, was founded in 1996 with a passionate pursuit and simple mission to make quality meat products that help people live well. We partner with farmers who are dedicated to humanely raising our animals that are free of antibiotics. We never use preservatives and always use real ingredients. Choosing Wellshire means trusting that you and your family are living well by eating well every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of strategy, lead contract negotiations, and grow supplier relationships to enable the purchasing of contract manufactured finished goods.
• Serve as a primary contact and voice of LOF for contract manufacturer suppliers.
• Develop new and existing suppliers of contract manufactured finished goods to maintain assurance of supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Maintain a pipeline of savings initiatives and implementation plans consistent with LOF budgetary objectives.
• Develop internal and external KPIs and routinely track and communicate KPI adherence to both LOF and contract manufacturer suppliers.
• Lead dispute resolution with suppliers through the cross-functional engagement of LOF Operations, Supply Chain, and Tech Services teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of supplier capabilities and innovations, leveraging this knowledge to support LOF new product development.
• Lead contract manufacturing team in the identification, assessment, and selection of new supplier partners that will offer optimum solutions for the needs of the business.
• Identify future resource needs for the support of the contract manufacturing category, including hiring, training and development of resources.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders in the analysis and decision making of make-or-buy opportunities.
• Serve as a Procurement leader with collaborative engagement in new item launches, S&OP activities, and Stage Gate activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or other closely related experience.
• Prior experience leading direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven history of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in supplier sourcing strategy and negotiations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven success working in fast-paced environments.