Sr. Buyer (Ingredients)

Johnsonville Location: [[location_obj]] Our procurement and sourcing team develops strategies for sourcing and acquiring raw materials, ingredients, supplies, equipment and services for use in operations. Identifying the best and most cost-efficient materials for the business is key to our success, and members of this dedicated team each have strong analytical, research and negotiation skills. Position Overview Johnsonville LLC, a dynamic, high-growth company, has an opportunity for a results- driven, detail oriented professional to lead the development and oversight of our domestic ingredient category. This role will negotiate pricing agreements and manage the strategic procurement of ingredients and artificial casings. This position will interact cross functionally with a wide range of functions and levels across the organization. Responsibilities • Lead the strategic sourcing function for all purchased ingredients. • Coach Ingredient Buyer(s) accountable for executing the sourcing strategy, providing day to day support, coaching and long-term development. • Build and enhance high trust, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. • Proactively partner with suppliers to improve cost, quality and service. • Collaborate with shareholders to address non-conforming materials and mitigate business impact. • Identify, propose and implement opportunities to reduce commodity related business risk. • Lead sourcing activities for new products using a category management approach. • Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with the R&D, FSQ and Operations teams. • Initiate, negotiate, and implement supply agreements in a professional and ethical manner. • Execute category scorecard to gauge performance and drive accountability. • Collect and analyze market data resulting in delivery of commodity analysis and forecast • Perform other duties as assigned. Education • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience • Minimum of five years of pertinent experience required. • Experience working with a wide range of external vendors is highly desired. • Previous coaching or leadership experience preferred. Skills • Strong business, analytical and fiscal acumen; influenced by a high learning agility. • Effective, persuasive communicator able to inspire confidence, and trust. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage internal and external relationships effectively. • Keen ability to understand customer and team needs in a highly collaborative environment. • Demonstrated ability to lead major projects and change management efforts. • Confident presenter to internal and external teams. • Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, and purchasing law. • Commitment to personal and team development. • Self-starter with strong problem—solving skills and the ability to multitask and delivery results. • Demonstrated ability to innovate and take calculated risks. • Proven negotiation skills • Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and the ability to focus on what matters most for the business. Other Requirements Benefits and Compensation [[benefitsInfo]] Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.