Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect

 

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.  

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.  

 

Location - 3X per week in Hackensack, NJ office with shuttle service provided for NYC-Based employees

Compensation - 160,000 - 180,000

About the Role

The Sr. Manager of Indirect Procurement will lead and drive strategic procurement initiatives across a range of indirect categories, prioritizing Logistics, Marketing, Business Services, and CAPEX MRO. This high-impact role will focus on building and executing effective sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, delivering significant cost savings and cash improvements, and leading a talented team of procurement professionals. This position requires a hands-on leader with expertise in category management, complex contract negotiations, and project management who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development:
   • Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
   • Oversee talent development initiatives, ensuring that team members have the skills, knowledge, and support necessary to meet individual and departmental goals.
   • Drive engagement, accountability, and growth within the team to build a high-performing procurement function.
2. Stakeholder Relationship Management:
   • Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments, understanding their needs and aligning procurement strategies to support business goals.
   • Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on procurement and cost-saving opportunities.
   • Facilitate clear communication and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment on procurement initiatives, priorities, and performance expectations.
3. Category Management:
   • Develop and execute category strategies for key indirect spend areas, including Logistics, Marketing, Business Services, and CAPEX MRO.
   • Analyze market trends, supplier landscapes, and internal demand to create effective sourcing strategies.
   • Lead cross-functional teams to drive value through strategic sourcing and category expertise.
   • Lead initiatives to integrate ESG goals into procurement strategies
4. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
   • Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, service, cost, and innovation alignment.
   • Develop and implement SRM programs to manage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and capture value beyond cost reduction.
   • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with suppliers to support long-term business objectives.
5. Cost Savings & Cash Improvement:
   • Drive cost-saving initiatives through effective negotiation, sourcing strategies, and supplier innovation.
   • Establish and track KPIs to ensure the delivery of measurable cost reductions and cash improvement goals.
   • Identify and capture opportunities to optimize spending while maintaining quality and service levels.
6. Complex Contract Negotiations:
   • Lead complex contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms that mitigate risk, improve flexibility, and align with company objectives.
   • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other departments to develop contracts that protect the company’s interests and maximize value.
   • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
7. Project Management:
   • Oversee large-scale procurement projects from initiation through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
   • Apply project management best practices to coordinate resources, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate potential issues.
   • Drive continuous improvement in project execution and deliverables.
8. Strategic Sourcing in a Fast-Paced Environment: