Procurement Manager – Indirect and External Manufacturing

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Overall Goal of the Procurement Manager Position:
Provide leadership for all Indirect Procurement and External Manufacturing functions and fully support factory operations while embracing, promoting, and building OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

Procurement Manager Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager for Sauer Brands, Inc., is responsible for strategically managing the teams responsible for the following

• Indirect spend categories, strategy development and execution, for all SBI locations
• External manufacturing, sourcing strategy as well as vendor relationship

The successful candidate will be able to identify and implement both tactical and strategic strategies, based on the categories analysis (Leverage vs Bottleneck, SWOT, etc.) while performing Supplier Relationship Management at a high level. The ability to both act like an owner while working collaboratively with cross functional peers is a must. As a Sauer Brands team member, the candidate will execute special projects, initiatives as assigned and support the broader operations team. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of the Sauer Brands Recipe.

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager:
Indirect Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance to execute a spend analysis for all Indirect Spend and identify key dig sites as well as map out a strategy for indirect spend management.
• Develop Category Strategies and execute Strategic Sourcing activities for the Indirect Spend Portfolio.
• Negotiate supply agreements and contracts. Develop cost models (clean sheet) and incorporate structured price risk management and supply contingency planning within sourcing strategies and clearly articulated in supply agreements for effective risk mitigation in compliance with corporate policies, goals, and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to develop scope of work and identify vendor requirements that will develop desired outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of indirect spend supply base, market dynamics and their impact on cost, key industry trends, etc.
• Identify, recommend, and lead pipeline of strategic productivity projects and other procurement initiatives, providing scope of work, benefits, and resource plan.

External Manufacturing responsibilities

• Provides Procurement management for External Manufacturing (EM)
• Accountable for supplier optimization process and ensures successful contract execution.
• Develops and executes the Procurement strategy that supports EM strategy and is aligned with key partners like R&D, commercialization leads, etc.
• Track and report on performance measures such as service level compliance, quality conformity and cost.
• Works on financial planning including developing pricing forecasts and budget assumptions to meet financial planning calendar and has accountability for productivity and cash flow contributions.
• Maintains strong linkages with stakeholders in External Manufacturing, Manufacturing, R&D, Commercialization and other Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment on goals and directs their respective activities accordingly.

Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance):

• Cost Control/Cost Savings
• Meet or exceed defined KPIs for cost control savings
• COGS reduction
• Inventory Optimization
• Full Production Line Support
• No unplanned line shortages or shutdowns
• Objectives and Behavioral Expectations
• Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI
• Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
• Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We are Looking for in a Procurement Manager

Characteristic Requirement:

• Professional Demeanor
• Customer-centric mindset
• Outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality
• Self-Confident in abilities
• Take responsibility for actions
• Communicate clear, concise facts comfortably
• Smart, creative and inquisitive
• Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
• Disciplined approach and accountability for KPIs
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for the organization, and attention to details
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to reconcile and manage multiple tasks/objectives
• Skills Requirement:
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong warehouse management and production management skills
• Education and Experience Requirement:
• College Degree Required (Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering preferred)
• 5+ Years of experience in Indirect Procurement or External Manufacturing preferred
• Proven management and or supervisory experience a plus
• Experience with ERP System(s), Oracle (Peoplesoft) preferred
• Performance History Requirement:
• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance

What Is In It For You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.