Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.  

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This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Prior experience with Grinds - Preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Working Manager responsible for large strategic buys.

• Own Commodity Intel research and market calls.

• Support sales as SME working directly with select large accounts.

• Collaborate with sales on inventory positions and margins.

• Own national inventory positioning and excess and obsolete inventory management. 

SUPERVISION:

• Commodity Manager Stock Yards (3) and PSSA

RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: GM’s, Category Managers, Executive leadership, .
• External: Manage Stock Yards Vendors and customers. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Computer knowledge is required

• MS Office

• Minimum 7 year of purchasing experience in proteins required; along with five years managing Buyers required,

• Overnight travel may be required to participate in trainings, meetings, or other company

• Demonstrates ability to lead, manage, and train others. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once; ability to function autonomously with very little direction or input. Must be able to achieve performance objectives.

• Possess a high degree of diplomacy, tact, tenacity and persistence to deal effectively with other stakeholders. Must be organized and have strong communication and follow up skills.

• Prior Experience with Grinds, preferred

Education

• Bachelors degree in related field or 10 years equivalent work experience required.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time
• List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

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