sourcing manager

Mondelēz International

<p></p><div><div><p>Job Description</p><p></p><p><b>
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.</b></p><p></p><p>
This is an exciting role where you will learn to use market insights and data analysis to work with different partners to start and shape new market trends. You will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for spend categories and support the continuous improvement and standardization of the strategic sourcing processes</p><p></p><p><b>
How you will contribute</b></p><p></p><p>
You support spend category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies for specific spend categories. To excel in this role, you interact with cross-functional stakeholders to manage spend and market analytics (for example, conducting &ldquo;make or buy&rdquo; analyses). You also generate insights from bid events, prepare supplier negotiation materials, support project execution and supplier relationship management, and drive controls and compliance.</p><p></p><p><b>
What you will bring</b></p><p></p><p>
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in:</p><ul><li>
Procurement</li><li>
Data Analytics &ndash; ability to analyze and visualize large amounts of data</li><li>
Supply market analysis experience preferred</li><li>
Project management</li><li>
Negotiating, influencing and building collaborative relationships</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
More about this role</b></p><p></p><p><b>
What you need to know about this position:</b></p><p></p><p>
You support sourcing for spend categories-including sourcing execution and stakeholder management-to maximize the total value of ownership for the organization. You also work closely with local business and global spend category teams to ensure best practice sharing and driving value for the organization.</p><p>
The Capex Procurement Manager is a member of a team tasked to execute asset acquisition strategies related to corporate cross-category manufacturing, supply chain and infrastructure spend.These tasks include interaction with cross functional stakeholders to understand business needs, manage end to end Project sourcing and procurement transactional duties associated with acquisition of Infrastructure, Machinery, Equipment and Services in Country/BU; driving controls and compliance ; delivery cash generation through negotiation/bidding in daily work; manage assigned local Country/BU capex vendor bases and continue development; manage supply risks through effective coordination internally and externally.</p><p></p><p><b>
What extra ingredients you will bring:</b></p><ul><li>
Demonstrating a future-focused mindset, showing curiosity about industry trends, digital solutions and innovation for consumers and translating opportunities into business strategies</li><li>
Strategic sourcing and risk management</li><li>
Business and financials and an understanding of how procurement brings financial value to the overall profit and loss</li><li>
Leading and developing teams in a multi-cultural environment</li><li>
Organizational agility, influencing stakeholders and interacting effectively with senior leaders based on a deep understanding of business priorities</li></ul><p>
Modelling trust, integrity and perseverance</p><p></p><p><b>
Education / Certifications:</b></p><p><b>
B.E (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)</b></p><p><b>
MBA (Preferred)</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Job specific requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
8-10 years in Indirect sourcing, preferably CAPEX</li><li>
CAPEX Experience in Food /Pharma/Chemical industry</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Travel requirements:</b></p><p><b>
2-3 Times per year</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Work schedule:</b></p><p><b>
Full-Time</b></p><p></p>
No Relocation support available<p></p><p>
Business Unit Summary</p><p></p><div>
Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International&rsquo;s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as <i>Oreo </i>and <i>belVita</i> biscuits, <i>Kinh Do </i>mooncakes, <i>Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk</i> and <i>Milka</i> chocolate, <i>Halls</i> candy, <i>Stride</i> gum, <i>Tang</i> powdered beverage and <i>Philadelphia</i> cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.</div><p></p><p>
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p><p></p><p>
Job Type</p><p></p>
Regular<p></p>
Sourcing<p></p>
Procurement</div></div><p></p>

Sourcing Manager

Jacuzzi Group

<div><p>Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer, specializing in hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. With a diverse portfolio of well-known brands and over 65 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing innovative wellness products to consumers worldwide.
</p><p>The <b>Sourcing Manager</b> is responsible for leading the company&rsquo;s sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities for direct and indirect purchases for production, and resale items to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality procurement of materials, and goods. This role develops procurement strategies, negotiates contracts, manages supplier relationships, and collaborates cross‑functionally to support operational, financial, and supply chain objectives.</p><p></p><p><b>
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
</b></p><p><b>Strategic Procurement &amp; Planning:</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals.</li><li>
Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to optimize sourcing decisions.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and alternative supplier/material introduction.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Supplier Management:</b></p><ul><li>
Conduct contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and service levels.</li><li>
Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers; manage ongoing supplier performance.</li><li>
Establish strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and top performance.</li><li>
Lead quarterly business reviews and supplier scorecard development.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Purchasing Operations:</b></p><ul><li>
Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing data, and supplier documentation.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams to understand demand and forecast needs.</li><li>
Support new product introductions with inventory planning, timely material sourcing, and introducing new suppliers.</li><li>
Resolve issues related to pricing, delivery, or quality in collaboration with internal teams.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Cost Management &amp; Reporting:</b></p><ul><li>
Drive cost‑savings initiatives and track procurement KPIs.</li><li>
Monitor inventory levels to avoid stockouts and minimize excess and obsolete inventory.</li><li>
Prepare regular reports on purchasing performance, supplier trends, and cost variances.</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Compensation: </b>$115,000+ depending on experience</p><p></p><p><i>
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.</i></p><b><br>
Requirements</b><br>
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field</li><li>
10+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management</li><li>
Experience with ERP systems (Infor-LN knowledge is preferred) and procurement tools</li><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills</li><li>
Understanding of contract management, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain principles</li><li>
Experience working with international suppliers and knowledge of import operation is preferred</li></ul><br>
<b>
Benefits</b><br>
<ul><li>
401(k) with matching program</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Dental insurance</li><li>
Vision insurance</li><li>
Health savings account</li><li>
Life insurance</li></ul></div>

Flock Safety

<div><div><div><p>Location</p><div>
Remote - USA</div></div><div><p>
Employment Type</p><div>
Full time</div></div><div><p>
Location Type</p><div>
Remote</div></div><div><p>
Department</p><div>
Operations</div></div><div><p>
Compensation</p><ul><div><p>
$90K &ndash; $120K &bull; Offers Equity</p></div></ul><div><div>
Where you fall within the compensation range is based on how you demonstrate the attributes and competencies required for the role. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal growth. During your call with one of our recruiters, they can further clarify the salary range and our total compensation.</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>
Overview</p><p>
</p></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Who is Flock?</b></div><p>
Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It&rsquo;s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.</p><p>
With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we&rsquo;re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.</p><p></p><p><b>
The Opportunity</b></p><p>
Flock Safety&rsquo;s Supply Chain is responsible for the uninterrupted supply to our customers. As part of the Supply Chain, the Sourcing Manager is responsible for ensuring cost optimization, multi-sourcing and material readiness for both new product introduction and mass production.</p><p>
We are seeking someone with strong supply chain experience and an aptitude for building strong relationships with global vendors. The ideal candidate has the relevant experience to be operationally excellent paired with a growth mindset that allows for creative problem solving. They have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with both internal and external partners. This role is crucial to the company&rsquo;s overall success, in order to ensure material readiness to build and install our public safety operating system in thousands of communities across the United States.</p><p><b>
How you'll make an impact:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Act as the liaison between Supply Chain and Engineering</div></li><li><div>
Manage and coordinate camera production with CMs to ensure continuity of device supply within budget and PPV guidelines</div></li><li><div>
Lead, manage, and track cost savings and cost reduction initiatives across Supply Chain for multiple products, installation accessories, and logistic activities</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate Purchase Orders, materials in transit and receipt of devices to make sure contracted payments terms are followed.</div></li><li><div>
Work within Supply Chain and cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Asset Operations, Finance to plan and execute recovery operations while staying within budget limitations</div></li><li><div>
Extensively review recovery backlog and plan material supply to meet recovery targets</div></li><li><div>
Perform regular supply vs. demand analysis for critical materials to identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures.</div></li><li><div>
Manage key vendor accounts including Open Orders vs Supply, payment terms, production and CTB reports</div></li><li><div>
Foresee any potential supply issue at CMs and work on action plans</div></li><li><div>
Lead and coordinate QBRs once per quarter with CMs and key vendors/suppliers; pull in cross-functional groups to include Engineering, Quality, etc.</div></li><li><div>
Manage slow moving materials and obsolescence at CMs</div></li></ul><p><b>
We're looking for people who:</b></p><ul><li><div>
5+ years electronics program management experience</div></li><li><div>
A degree in a supply chain, sourcing, business, or engineering</div></li><li><div>
Extensive experience working with and managing suppliers</div></li><li><div>
Experience in new product development</div></li><li><div>
Experience in working with electrical and mechanical suppliers</div></li><li><div>
Strong project management skills, decision making</div></li><li><div>
Able to demonstrate organizational skills and record keeping.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working fluidly in a cross-functional team environment involving Manufacturing, Engineering, and Product Development teams.</div></li><li><div>
Manufacturing experience and inventory management a plus</div></li></ul><p><i>
Feeling uneasy that you haven&rsquo;t ticked every box? That&rsquo;s okay; we&rsquo;ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
90 Days at Flock</b></p><p>
We prescribe 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.</p><p><b>
The First 30 Days</b></p><p>
Focus: Job shadowing, learn products and BOM, MSAs, and get acquainted with CMs and suppliers, analyze weekly reports and updates</p><p>
Key Deliverables: Demonstrate the ability to independently review the material reports, needs and analyze requirements</p><p><b>
The First 60 Days</b></p><p>
Focus: Lead meetings with suppliers and CMs, provide feedback on the reports, update systems/reports</p><p>
Key Deliverables: Demonstrate the ability to independently communicate with suppliers</p><p><b>
90 Days &amp; Beyond</b></p><p>
Focus: Lead, analyze and drive for results of key on objective</p><p>
Key Deliverables: Demonstrate the ability to own assigned projects</p><p></p><p><b>
Salary &amp; Equity</b></p><p>
In this role, you&rsquo;ll receive a starting salary between $90,000 and $120,00 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.</p><p></p><p><b>
Location</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re building the impossible, together. To drive innovation through in-person collaboration, we&rsquo;re prioritizing candidates in our key hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. While we value the energy of our hub communities, we embrace remote work and welcome applications from exceptional talent across the United States.</p><p></p><p><b>
The Perks</b></p><p>
  <b>Flexible PTO</b>: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.</p><ul><li>️<b>Fully-paid </b><b>health benefits</b><b> plan for employees</b>: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.</li></ul><p>
  <b>Family Leave</b>: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.</p><p>
  <b>Fertility &amp; Family Benefits: </b>We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.</p><p>
  <b>Spring Health: </b>Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.</p><p>
  <b>Caregiver Support:</b> We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.</p><p>
  <b>Carta Tax Advisor:</b> Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.</p><p>
  <b>ERGs:</b> We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.</p><p><b>
  WFH Stipend:</b> $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.</p><p><b>
  Productivity Stipend:</b> $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.</p><p><b>
  Home Office Stipend:</b> A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.</p><p></p><p><i>
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.</i></p><p><i>
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.</i></p><p><i>
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.
</i></p><p><i>Flock Safety is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock Safety will come from an email address ending in </i><b><i>@</i></b><b><i>flocksafety.com</i></b><i>. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious outreach related to a Flock Safety role, please report it to </i><i>recruiting@flocksafety.com</i></p></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Kraft Heinz

<div><ul><li></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
</b></h2><p>The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Tomato Sourcing Manager who serves as the commercial and operational link between Kraft Heinz and tomato growers, traders, tomato paste suppliers, and the Heinz Seed business. You ensure continuity of tomato and tomato paste supply to the Kraft Heinz factory in Egypt at the most competitive total cost, specified quality, and within agreed lead times. You also own the back-office operations for Heinz Seed in Egypt, covering inside sales execution and seed registration/import. You ensure all partners comply with Kraft Heinz policies and quality criteria, and you drive supplier contributions to value engineering and new product development.
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><p></p><div><p>1) Tomato Sourcing Strategy &amp; Execution:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year tomato sourcing strategies, aligning with Agriculture Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&amp;D, Quality, Marketing, and Finance.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Define clear selection criteria for growers (quality, yield, reliability, compliance, sustainability).
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct spend analysis and manage Ariba contract creation, governance, and amendments (prices, terms, renewals).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure accurate setup of seasonal grower prices and contract data at the start of each season.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Report and track prices, monthly and yearly cost evolution, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Prepare benchmark cost breakdowns across growers and traders; identify cost-down opportunities.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure timely approvals and signatures on contracts; maintain compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DoA).
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>2) Supply Continuity, Risk &amp; Stock Management:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Ensure 100% coverage of tomato and tomato paste requirements through proactive sourcing and BCP (Business Continuity Planning).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Identify, evaluate, and manage risks (crop yield variability, quality deviations, logistics, FX, regulatory) in collaboration with S&amp;OP and key stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Oversee order processing and stock monitoring to ensure supply security and business continuity.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Scout and onboard new growers to expand the supplier pool and strengthen BCP.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>3) Supplier &amp; Grower Performance Management:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Manage growers&rsquo; sourcing performance and KPIs (yield, quality compliance, OTIF, cost, service).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead cross-functional evaluations with Agriculture, Supply Planning, Quality, R&amp;D, and Finance; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Foster long-term supplier partnerships to achieve ongoing total cost reductions and innovation.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>4) Value Engineering &amp; NPD Support:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Drive and ensure timely implementation of value-engineering initiatives in the factory (processes, packaging, formulations).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Coordinate supplier support for new product development trials and commercialization.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>5) Seed Operations:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Manage inside sales execution for Heinz tomato seeds (order entry, customer service, invoicing, delivery).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead seed registration and import (trial and commercial), pricing, credit/financial risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Maintain an overall, variety-specific market forecast for three seasons forward, updated twice per year, in partnership with the local Agriculture team.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate closely with the Stockton, California, Heinz Seed Operations Team on seed movement and availability.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support demand shaping through alignment with the agriculture team&rsquo;s farm systems improvement and variety adoption plans.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>6) Governance, Systems &amp; Reporting:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Maintain dashboards for price trends, TCO, contract cycle time, OTIF, inventory health, and seed P&amp;L.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure data integrity and process discipline across Ariba, SRM, and Microsoft 365.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Prepare monthly governance packs and present them to local and global stakeholders.
</li></ul><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 5 years in a relevant procurement, supply chain, or agricultural role.
</li></ul></div><div><p>- Fluent in English and Arabic.
</p></div><div><div><ul><li>Stakeholder and supplier relationship management (SRM)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Microsoft 365 proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Procurement and contract management systems (e.g., Ariba/SRM); basic P&amp;L reporting
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Cost and risk analysis (TCO modeling, benchmarking)
</li></ul></div></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge in project management and cross-functional coordination
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Results-driven, able to work independently and deliver on time
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience working in agricultural sourcing/procurement: supplier selection, contracting, cost optimization
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge in Registration/import processes, pricing, credit control, and financial risk management
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong analytical capability for spend, cost, and risk assessment
</li></ul></div></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location(s)
</b></h2>El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office<br>
<p></p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority </b><b>Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals </b><b>with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes </b><b>.</b></p></div>

Tomato Sourcing Manager

HOUSTON FOOD BANK

<div>Description:
<p><b>
POSITION SUMMARY:</b></p><p>
The Sourcing Manager I is responsible for supporting Houston Food Bank&rsquo;s &ldquo;fresh forward&rdquo; strategy by securing a stable supply of donated perishable and/or non-perishable foods, prioritizing fresh, nutritious and locally sourced products. This position is responsible for building and managing relationships with local food donors specializing in, but not limited to, produce, dairy, meat, grains, bread and/or non-perishables to secure zero-cost donations. The Sourcing Manager I effectively integrates the existing Houston Food Bank Stewardship model while offering actionable insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement strategies.</p><p>
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one&rsquo;s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what&rsquo;s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Identifies and recruits new donors within the industry from our service area and maintains relationships through the donor relations program.</li><li>
Develops and implements strategic resourcing tactics to meet food solicitation goals.</li><li>
Works with the Feeding America sourcing team to maximize donations and relationships within our service area.</li><li>
Maintains a steady supply of donated foods, for assigned categories, to keep Houston Food Bank (HFB) operational year-round.</li><li>
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on the supply chain across assigned categories, offering strategic insights, providing actionable recommendations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>
Forecasts food supply and constraints for assigned categories.</li><li>
Pivots quickly to manage competing priorities and urgent initiatives.</li><li>
Manages sourcing programs and initiatives, as needed.</li><li>
Manages relationships, reporting, and data tracking for grants, as needed.</li><li>
Helps the team develop an annual strategic plan and prioritize solicitation efforts accordingly.</li><li>
Organizes and manages multiple projects, setting priorities, and working independently under aggressive timelines with strong attention to detail.</li><li>
Collects, analyzes, and reports data on items within the industry and sourcing activities.</li><li>
Provides technical assistance to HFB staff and partner agencies, as needed.</li><li>
Understands HFB&rsquo;s Mission, policies, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, and programs.</li><li>
Participates in events and responds to emergencies outside traditional work schedules, as needed.</li></ul><p><b>
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p>
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.</p>
Requirements:
<p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p><b>
Education/Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, Agriculture, Food Science, or a closely related field.</li><li>
3+ years experience in procuring, strategic sourcing, or buying of perishable or non-perishable foods.</li><li>
Experience in supply chain, non-profit, food banking, retail grocery, or sales.</li><li>
Experience with handling, shipping, selling, buying, sourcing, and/or storing foods.</li><li>
Experience as a buyer or key account sourcing manager, preferred.</li><li>
Experience with inventory management, preferred.</li><li>
Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><b>
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:</b></p><ul><li>
ServSafe Manager Certification or ability and willingness to become certified within 6 months of hire.</li><li>
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver&rsquo;s license, and insurance.</li></ul><p><b>
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</b></p><p>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)</p><ul><li>
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, Asana, SharePoint</li><li>
Ability to work with a diverse population, including the public</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in person, via telephone, and by email communication)</li><li>
Ability to innovate and provide creative solutions</li><li>
Ability to manage time efficiently and to work independently with minimum supervision</li><li>
Ability to represent HFB professionally under a variety of conditions</li><li>
Ability to foster strong relationships internally and externally</li><li>
Ability to analyze complex information and develop data-driven sourcing strategies</li><li>
Ability to be a collaborative team player</li></ul><p><b>
COMPLIANCE:</b></p><p>
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.</p><p><b>
REASONING ABILITY:</b></p><p>
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)</p><p><b>
COMPETENCIES:</b></p><p>
Business Insight / Instills Trust / Drives Engagement / Optimizes Work Processes / Directs Work / Composure / Manages Ambiguity / Communicates Effectively / Organizational Savvy / Decision Quality / Manages Conflict / Presentation Skills</p><p><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p>
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office, around the facility, and donor sites, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee must frequently travel to other sites for business.</p><p><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:</b></p><p>
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job is generally performed in a hybrid setting that includes an office environment, warehouse/retail facilities, and outdoors; the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).</p><p><b>
TRAVEL REQUIRED</b>:</p><p>
Travel is required for this position (up to 40% of the time and on a domestic basis within our 18-county service area).</p><p>
This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).</p><ul><li>Is legally able to work in the United States.</li></ul></div>

Sourcing Manager I (Produce)

SpaceX

<div><div><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><div>
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<p><b>SOURCING MANAGER</b><b>, ELECTRONICS</b><b> (STARLINK)</b></p>
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<div><p>SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink's potential for communities and businesses around the globe.</p>
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As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team you will manage the sourcing for electronics used on our Starlink Product kits that are shipped to customers. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.</p>
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<div><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
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<ul><li><div>Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits</div>
</li><li>Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development</li>
<li><div>Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals</div>
</li><li>Track delivery and supplier delivery performance</li>
<li>Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use</li>
<li>Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs</li>
<li>Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges</li>
<li>Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence</li>
<li>Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production</li>
<li>Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment</li>
<li>Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget</li>
<li>Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues</li>
<li>Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests</li>
</ul>
<div><p><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
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<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:</li>
<li><ul><li>Engineering</li>
<li>Purchasing</li>
<li>Contract negotiation</li>
<li>Material or production planning</li>
<li>Operations or supply chain management</li>
<li>Material cost control</li>
<li>Master production scheduling</li>
<li>Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities</li>
</ul></li>
</ul><div><p><b>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p>
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</div><div><ul><li><div>6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing</div>
</li><li><div>Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, or PCBAs</div>
</li><li><div>Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)</div>
</li><li>Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files</li>
<li>Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that SpaceX's commodity pricing meet best-in-class expectations, while meeting best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations</li>
<li>Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies</li>
<li>Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment</li>
<li>Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills</li>
<li>Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills</li>
<li>Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity</li>
</ul>
<div><p><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
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<ul><li>Must be able to travel up to 50% of work week as needed (including international travel)</li>
<li>Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones</li>
<li>This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered</li>
</ul>
</div><div><p><b>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
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<li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.</li>
</ul>
<p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p>
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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com<i>.</i></p></div></div>

Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

HireTalent

<p><b>Job Title - Category Manager Facilities</b></p><p><b>Location- Princeton, NJ 08543 (Hybrid role)</b></p><p><b>Interview process- phone screen/Virtual call and then an in person interview.</b></p><p><b>1 year of contract role</b></p><p><b>Pay rate - $50/hr </b></p><p>As part of the Global Sourcing Team the Category Manager Facilities will support various subcategories with focus on Facility Projects, Facility Management and Office Furniture &amp; Business Equipment.</p><p>The goal is to continuously optimize sourcing of the assigned subcategories to the satisfaction of all parties involved, in terms of price, timing and quality.</p><p><b>Your Job:</b></p><p>&middot; Act as an interface to the Corporate Real Estate and Services team for related procurement activities</p><p>&middot; Execute strategic procurement processes, including market analysis, demand management and forecasting, formal tenders, evaluation of offers, contract negotiation and proposal of contract award and implementation</p><p>&middot; Responsible for gathering and representing business and client requirements within the negotiations and contracting</p><p>&middot; Prepare contracts in collaboration with the legal department and other specialist departments, if required</p><p>&middot; Maintain centralized contract repository, completed contracts, SOW&rsquo;s, addendum's for assigned subcategories or projects</p><p>&middot; Ensure all process sourcing and supplier activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate responsibility requirements.</p><p><b>Your profile:</b></p><p>&middot; Relevant procurement experience or proven track record in related roles</p><p>&middot; Strong experience in sourcing services and materials for Facility Projects and Facility Maintenance</p><p>&middot; Strong project management skills and experience</p><p>&middot; Proficient contract terminology and expertise in developing alternative clauses where necessary in cooperation with the in-house Legal Departments</p><p>&middot; Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment</p><p>&middot; Ability to balance risk and effort on regulatory and compliance requirements</p><p>&middot; Strong negotiation skills</p><p>&middot; Good knowledge of digital tools and systems supporting procurement</p><p>Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08543</p>

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