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Job Location: Hershey, PA *Major Duties & Responsibilities: * * Work with the U.S./Canada Business Units & Director, Commodities & Specialty Procurement, to support assigned categories (Specialty ingredients, nuts, dairy, and energy). * Track the financial P&L, business requirements, and establish contractual arrangements based on buyer direction. * Provide both ad hoc and regular analytics to develop an understanding of the category, supply/demand, cost drivers, competing industries, supplier options, regulatory environment. * Work with the category manager on supplier invoice discrepancies and manufacturing supply challenges. * Sr. Commodities Specialist will be the primary conduit for tracking strat plan and standards financials. * In addition, support the category manager on quarterly business updates that drive the financial plan across the enterprise. * Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and other appropriate departments to identify and support innovation and continuous improvement such as cost savings, quality improvements, alternate supplier qualifications, supplier diversity, and working capital improvement. * Manage specialty ingredient categories from negotiation/SAP contracts to fulfillment for various managed categories. * Accountable for supplier metrics and performance of assigned categories and suppliers. * Metrics include but are not limited to CI, PPV, OTIF, inventory, waste, and quality performance. * Minimum Knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:* * Agile and flexible to changing demands and workload to ensure timely results. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. Able to effectively build and manage relationships. Seeks feedback, input, and strives for excellence. * Strategic mindset - Translates information and data into recommendations and actions. Sets strategic goals based on insights and with key deliverables and clear business benefits. * Financial acumen and experience connecting work to top and bottom-line initiatives. * High self-confidence level, high motivation, and the ability to challenge, be challenged and demonstrate growth. * Able to work under pressure. * Willingness and ability to travel to meet suppliers/brokers and attend conferences. * Strong presentation skills and ability to present to senior leaders. * SAP knowledge * Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Education & Experience Requirements: * * Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field of study, or equivalent experience, required * Knowledge/relevant experience in materials management, sourcing or procurement and related supply chains. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans * You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.**You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to **[email protected]**. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.*