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Bilingual Global Sourcing Manager
Location:
Watsonville, CA
Description:
Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global importer, distributor, and manufacturer of frozen fruits, vegetables, and value-added meals. Over the past four decades, we have built a culture that is authentic, purpose driven, personal, and dynamic. Every employee has the opportunity to make a positive impact no matter their role. Our 75 employees (and growing) are some of the most passionate, talented, self-driven, empowered, and diverse people in the industry. SFI is seeking a Bilingual Global Sourcing Manager to join our Supply team in our Watsonville headquarters. The Global Sourcing Manager identifies and develops new supply opportunities, facilitates the supplier approval process, and negotiates contracts. This role is responsible for growing the business through new initiatives and projects with existing suppliers and evaluating and proposing investments and support opportunities with new suppliers. Key Responsibilities: Search, identify, and engage new key potential suppliers. Qualify leads and manage approval process for new and previously inactive suppliers. Develop plan, budget, and deliverables for achieving new supplier approvals; evaluate and propose investments and support opportunities. Source suppliers for sales team leads and educate sales team on potential supply opportunities. Plan programs by commodity per growing season and origin with sales team and provide updates on crop status Provide support to sales, supply, and quality/food safety teams during supplier visits and supplier qualification process. Work with Director of Supply Management to assess department hiring needs and staff training. Actively participate in department, division, and company meetings as well as internal committees. Required Skills and Experience: 10+ years related experience in supplier management and development BS in International Business, Biologic Sciences, Agribusiness, or Supplier Management (or equivalent additional experience) Bilingual in English and Spanish Intermediate proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation and negotiation skills Skilled problem solver with the ability to exercise good judgment with minimal work direction Well organized, self-starter with the ability to multitask and work effectively with conflicting priorities and changing deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and strong team spirit; good sense of humor a plus Requires up to 30% domestic and international travel Compensation and Benefits: The target hiring range for this position is: $80,000 - $120,000 per year. Compensation is based on a variety of relevant factors, including prior work experience, skills, professional qualifications, and internal pay equity. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually Community outreach opportunities and 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year Career development opportunities, employee referral bonus, and frozen food reimbursement About Us: Superior Foods is based in Watsonville, in the heart of the fertile central California coast. We are a global supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and frozen meals for the retail, industrial, club, and foodservice markets. Our supply base spans more than 25 countries and gives us the advantage of staggered growing seasons, geographical diversification, and access to reliable supply. Our core values center around trust, transparency, and credibility, which have been instrumental to our success. Our company's purpose is to use business as a force for good and to significantly and sustainable improve the lives and well-being of the people within our communities. We are leaders in social responsibility, and we are dedicated to the reciprocal success of everyone we touch.If you are a talented Strategic Supply Manager and embrace SFI's core values of trust, reliability, integrity, food safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at www.SuperiorFoods.com to apply. Key Words: * Global Sourcing * Supply Management * Relationship Management * Food Industry * Frozen Foods * Agriculture * International Business * Contract Negotiation * Contract Management * Logistics * Project Management * Account Management * Spanish Speaking Proficiency * Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Superior Foods International
Posted:
December 27 2023 on ApplicantPool
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