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Manager, Sourcing and Procurement at pladis Global, US White Plains (Hybrid)

Manager, Sourcing and Procurement at pladis Global in US White Plains (Hybrid). Full-time. $116,372 to $145,465 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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PURPOSE:
The Indirect Sourcing & Procurement Manager is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies across Indirect categories and Co-Manufacturing, representing approximately $50MM+ in annual spend.

The role serves as a strategic business partner to cross-functional stakeholders, translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable value, strengthen supplier performance, mitigate risk and support business growth.

The Senior Manager will lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations, develop strategic supplier partnerships, challenge existing ways of working, and use market intelligence and data to drive better commercial decisions. The role will also play an important part in strengthening procurement capabilities, processes and governance across the organization.

This position is critical to ensuring a resilient, competitive and high-performing supply base that supports the continued success of pladis North America and its customers and consumers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

Own and execute sourcing and category strategies across Indirect categories and Co-Manufacturing spend of approximately $50MM+.
Lead complex RFPs, supplier selections, contract negotiations and commercial initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Build strategic supplier partnerships that improve cost, service, quality, innovation, resilience and overall value.
Partner with senior cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, challenge requirements and influence commercial decisions.
Identify, lead and deliver productivity and value-creation opportunities, ensuring benefits are accurately tracked and reported.
Provide strategic procurement leadership for the Co-Manufacturing network, supporting cost competitiveness, capability, capacity and supplier performance.
Use market intelligence, benchmarking and spend analytics to identify emerging risks, trends and sourcing opportunities.
Support new product development and other key business initiatives by bringing supplier, cost, capacity and commercial insights into decision-making.
Drive strong supplier governance and procurement compliance, including supplier performance, qualification, onboarding and preferred supplier utilization.
Champion procurement best practices and continuous improvement while coaching others and strengthening commercial capability across the organization.
Develop catalogues for all products and services purchased through P2P
Manage approved vs. non-approved vendors, products, and services
Be expert problem solver in today’s ever-changing Supply Chain environment
Help develop short and long-term indirect procurement sourcing strategy
Other duties as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

5+ years of progressive Sourcing and Procurement experience, preferably including significant responsibility for Indirect Procurement, Co-Manufacturing, Supply Chain or similarly complex categories.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing category and sourcing strategies across significant spend portfolios.
Proven track record leading complex RFPs, commercial negotiations and supplier selection processes.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand total cost, financial implications, contractual risk and broader business trade-offs.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without relying on direct authority.
Strong strategic thinking combined with the willingness and ability to work hands-on when required.
Ability to translate complex data, market dynamics and business requirements into clear recommendations and sourcing strategies.
Strong supplier relationship management skills, including experience managing strategic and business-critical suppliers.
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing business and supply chain environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Working knowledge of enterprise procurement/ERP systems and Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent experience

Technical & Functional Skills

MS Suite skills required
Strong Excel abilities preferred

Core Capabilities

Commercially minded, with strong judgment and confidence in making recommendations and challenging established approaches.
Influential communicator who can build credibility with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
Challenges with positive intent, constructively questioning requirements and established ways of working to create better outcomes.
Curious and externally focused, continuously bringing market insights, supplier innovation and new ideas into the organization.
Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and changing business needs.

Leadership & Behavioral Capabilities

Strategic leader who can connect procurement opportunities to broader business priorities.
Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and other functions.
Results-oriented and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership from strategy through execution.
Developer of others, willing to share knowledge, coach colleagues and help strengthen overall procurement capability.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Base starting salary ranges from $116,372 - $145,465 per year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.

At pladis, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being, including but not limited to:

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Education Assistance, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Paid Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness reimbursement program
Employee Product Discounts

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.