Director Indirect Procurement
Company: KeHE Distributors
Location: Naperville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Work for KeHE?Full-time
Pay Range: $120,000.00/Yr. - $190,000.00/Yr.
Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits on Day 1
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays OverviewGood people,
working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a
natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about
\"good\" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time
to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an
environment with a people-first culture and an organization
committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to
talk to you! Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Director of
Indirect Procurement role is a new and exciting role which will
lead the strategic vision of KeHE's indirect spend activities.
Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, the successful candidate for
this role will be responsible for creating and leading a team to
bring the strategic vision to fruition. This includes the
procurement of goods, services, and solutions that support all
company functions. They will also oversee management and maintain a
high level of cost efficiency and competitiveness. As with all
positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be
consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values. Essential
FunctionsDUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and execute
innovative strategies for indirect procurement processes, ensuring
cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.Oversee the
coordination and management of supplier relationships, including
contract negotiation and vendor scorecard development.Implement
best practices and leverage technology solutions to automate
routine tasks and facilitate data driven decision making.Identify
opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and supplier
consolidation to drive efficiency and value.Analyze market trends
and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.Assess
and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of indirect
goods and services, including supply chain disruptions, quality
issues, and regulatory compliance.Collaborate closely with internal
stakeholders across departments, including Finance, Operations,
Category Management, Supply Chain, and Legal, to understand
business requirements and priorities.Drive cross-functional
initiatives and projects to achieve shared goals and maximize
synergies across the organization. Other duties and projects as
assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Strong negotiation skills
and experience managing complex supplier relationships.Deep
knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends and
regulatory requirements.Excellent analytical abilities and
proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.Exceptional
communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management
skills.Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a
fast-paced and dynamic environment. Minimum Requirements,
Qualifications, Additional Skills, AptitudeEDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration,
Supply Chain, or related field required; MBA preferred15+ years of
increasing responsibility and team leadership experience in
strategic sourcing Proven track record of successful leadership in
indirect procurement, preferably in the food distribution or
related industryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:These physical demands are
representative of the physical requirements necessary for an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the
job. Requisition ID2024-22772 Equal Employer Opportunity
StatementKeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all
forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin,
mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other
category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as
well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent
Acquisition processes.
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