Sr. Manager of Sourcing and Procurement

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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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