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Director of Procurement

Location Stoughton, WI

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

SummaryThe Director of Procurement is responsible for oversight and leadership of the purchasing staff, ensuring that team members have the opportunity to develop themselves and thereby the department is providing excellent quality of work and meeting all company standards. The Procurement Director is responsible for creating and achieving the strategic goals of procurement in alignment with the overarching company strategy as well as its stakeholders. Therefore, the Procurement Director manages and develops further the end-to-end processes plan-to-source; source-to-contract; contract-to-pay along clearly defined KPIs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Lead the end-to-end procurement processes plan-to-source; source-to-contract; contract-to-pay along clearly defined KPIs derived from the strategy and annual targets. • Develop and execute procurement strategies and operational objectives that are aligned with the company’s business strategy• Understand areas of risk to product/material supply and create, and implement mitigating risk management strategies in alignment with local leadership team• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, motivation, development and support to the procurement team to accomplish procurement strategies and objectives• Proactively engage with senior leaders and ensure alignment of procurement initiatives and strategies to meet or exceed business objectives• Interface with Group Procurement to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines, execution of procurement initiatives and strategies across all locations • Understand key financial metrics to drive accountability and deliver results using enablers like low-cost sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, and knowledge-based sourcing (etc.)• Strive towards achieving superior performance by driving continuous improvement initiatives and active collaboration with strategic suppliers• Lead major supplier contract and price negotiations• Ensure the definition and maintenance of category strategies (with International Lead Buyers where reasonable) and ensure responsible team members act as a go to resource for respective categories with complete understanding of products, their application, industry trends, competitive landscape, future technologies & innovations, etc. • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability• Act as single point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers in case of claims and escalations of all kind. • Enable data driven Make vs. Buy decisions for local leadership team • Develop, review, and manage department operating budget• Administer and insure adherence to all company policies and procedures• Utilize EOE Teams to increase workplace safety, reduce waste and improve operational effectiveness• Complete all required training in a timely manner• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications• A Bachelor’s Degree in is required; Master’s Degree preferred• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing, food and beverage preferred• Minimum 5 years of experience in a comparable leadership role in a supply chain function• Minimum 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role supporting multiple locations or regions• Able to create and implement a procurement strategy and lead any required transformation• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement risk management strategies• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and obtain necessary “buy in” from stakeholders, including senior leadership• Excellent communication and negotiation skills• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem solving skills.• Highly skilled in building relationships, influencing others, leading change and developing talent (alt: Winning personality which effectively builds trust and drives motivation to overcome any challenge)• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology; experience identifying improvement opportunities and leading teams to complete projects• Strong Financial Acumen• Proven record of delivering results.• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities• Able to travel occasionally to other locations

Benefits • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance• Basic Life Insurance• Voluntary Life Insurance• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts• 401k Retirement Plan• Paid Holidays• Paid Vacation• Employee Assistance Program• Short term/Long term disability • Volunteer time off (VTO)• Tuition Reimbursement • Pet insurance

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