Job Opening: Procurement MAnager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Procurement Manager! We?re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role ? it always comes back to this: we?re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all ? and we?ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We\'re all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays & Fridays remote. Ocean Spray is hiring a Procurement Manager - Tech Sourcing for our Procurement team in Lakeville! We?re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role ? it always comes back to this: we?re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all ? and we?ve been making our own way ever since. A Day in the Life... Responsible for managing the technology-related procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of professional services, software and hardware etc. within the Technology category. Reviewing and negotiating contracts (MSA\'s, SOW\'s, SaaS agreements), managing supplier relationships, and optimizing sourcing and purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and maintain quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business objectives. Help build a high-achieving supply chain and provide sourcing support across the Cooperative. Build and execute strategies related to the assigned indirect categories/commodities to support aggressive improvements in total cost effectiveness, supplier quality, enhanced service levels, supply chain continuity, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, including a strong emphasis on creating, nurturing, and enhancing supplier relationships while focusing on mitigating risk. Execute category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI?s and RFP?s, develops selection criteria and drives the selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; conducts supplier negotiations and contracting, and coordinates with stakeholders on program implementation and ongoing supplier management. Develop and maintain a highly effective collaborative working relationship with leadership and cross- functional partners as it relates to strategy development for innovation, productivity, quality, service, and continuous improvement. Actively seeks opportunities to streamline business processes. Research and provide information on category/commodity trends and best practices. Develop negotiation strategies, gains alignment from stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implements appropriate risk analysis. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor?s Degree required with 5-7 of relevant Technology Sourcing experience Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract review/redlining/negotiations and supplier relationship management within the Technology/IT category including MSA, SOW, and SaaS agreements Exposure to/working knowledge of SAP/Oracle and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions Strong leadership and communication skills Excellent Analytical and Negotiation skills Ability to work within and meet stringent deadlines Education: Bachelor\'s or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what?s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future