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Project Manager Global Food Sourcing

Job Description: 

The Project Manager for Global Food Sourcing provides subject matter expertise in the execution of action plans and is responsible for modeling compliance with company standards.  This position collaborates with stakeholders to create a culture of speed, quality, safety, and environmental sustainability around Global Food Sourcing. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

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Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Collaborates with cross functional teams to gather and validate vendor capacity and financial condition information
  • Manages program calendar, project timelines, and activities to ensure critical paths for milestones are met
  • Enters supplier information into matrices and audits for item, cost, and weekly alignments
  • Collaborates with suppliers to ensure timely compliance with orders, deliveries, and costs
  • Performs analytics to support supply chain and optimal inventory levels
  • Attends vendor negotiation meetings and provides post-meeting assessments of vendor position
  • Monitors supplier performance and escalates issues to management
  • Coordinates and participates in weekly calls with merchants to gather commodity information and resolve issues

Key Competencies:

  • Ability to demonstrate professional judgment
  • Being customer centered
  • Key focus on execution and results
  • Process improvement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization
  • Being detail oriented and organized
Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field OR 2 years of experience in sales and/or buying within the agricultural industry

 

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