Buyer, Ingredients Procurement - Organic Stocks and Seafood

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

Under the guidance of the Manager, Procurement Ingredients - Poultry, this position is currently responsible for the procurement of Organic Stocks and Seafood, for all Campbell locations with an annual spend valued at over $65MM. The individual will ensure quality of materials, competitive pricing, market understanding for input materials into finished product, adherence to company policies, procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Global Procurement Business Unit.

What you will do...

* Execute and provide input for the category management strategies set by the Global Team for cost reduction or value enhancement that result in tangible benefits to the bottom line.

* Prepare and oversee monthly pricing projections and market conditions for all business units. * Drive robust category strategies across plant networks, supply base, and align with business goals and objectives.

* Evaluate strategies based on changing global market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.

* Assess realized benefits from sourcing and develop improvement strategies and initiatives post-sourcing.

* Stay abreast of leading-edge purchasing techniques and champion the use of formal category management techniques and processes.

* Continuously improve upon personal skills - adopting continuous learning and skill development and seeking feedback.

* Develop cost models to understand cost drivers and price transparency across category.

* Develop a deep understanding of supply markets and drivers for key commodities.

* Develop and roll-out Supplier Relationship Management Programs (SRM) with the appropriate suppliers.

* Responsible for over $65MM of Organic Stocks and Seafood.

* Ensure items are purchased in accordance with established policies and procedures.

* Development of commodity components that drive cost within the Organic Stocks and Seafood categories and utilization of the commodity knowledge to support business objectives. * Evaluate and purchase materials for our facilities at a competitive cost.

* Execute and provide input to strategy, manage and evaluate acquisition process (Sourcing, Developing and Negotiating) ensuring competitiveness and limiting the risk to The Campbell's Company.

* Work with cross functional groups to develop productivity programs that deliver Enabler and Total Procurement Value (TPV) targets.

* Support Supplier Relationship Management programs that focus on Value, Quality, Service and Innovation.

* Subject Matter Expert of Organic Stocks and Seafood categories specific information on spend, supplier performance, user adoption and compliance, standards and specifications and industry benchmarks.

* Ensure all contracts are issued timely and accurately.

* Promote value engineering analyses to support ongoing performance improvement and cost reduction.

* Develop and actively promote Campbell's Supplier Diversity Strategy.

* Development and support of global cost models for Organic Stocks and Seafood to share with global associates and create best practices.

* Commitment to the Campbell Leadership Model.

Who you will work with...

• Procurement Ingredients Manager

What you bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1+ years of procurement and / or related supply chain / CPG industry experience, ideally Analytics or Buyer experience.

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• 3+ years of procurement, buyer experience within food/CPG industry

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.