Industry 1: Consumer Goods
Industry 2 : Food & Beverages
Industry 3: Food Production
Job ID:
Category: Sales and Marketing
Location: Denver,CO
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Director, Sourcing (Commodities) will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the overall sourcing strategy for Simply Good’s raw materials. The role is responsible for creating sustainable supply relationships that ensure Simply Good’s cost, quality, and service metrics are achieved. Key activities include monitoring and analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and leading and developing talent. The Director, Sourcing (Commodities) will also collaborate with cross-functional leaders to activate initiatives that will drive growth and improve operational efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring cost, quality, and service metrics are achieved
- Monitor global market trends and provide insights to guide procurement decisions and mitigate supply chain risks
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement
- Negotiate contracts including pricing, terms and conditions, to secure the best value for the company; ensuring adequate supply contracted to support business needs
- Update financial forecasts and contract management systems as new pricing agreements are finalized
- Support Materials Planning and Operations teams to resolve sustaining supply issues
- Ensure supplier compliance with all Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory requirements
- Identify and lead productivity and cost-savings initiatives from inception to completion
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and innovation launches
- Drive sustainability initiatives with suppliers that support Simply Good’s overall sustainability agenda
- Cultivate team culture rooted in ownership, transparency, and accountability
- Coach direct reports on leadership and technical skills development and providing feedback as necessary
- May be assigned to provide support for other categories or initiatives within Supply Chain as necessary
KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
- Self-directed, self-motivated, detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Building strong peer and stakeholder relationships
- Ability to manage complex data, ambiguity, and uncertainty when making decisions
- Management of multiple competing priorities
- High energy and passion
- Collaborative, team-first mentality
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, sourcing, purchasing, commodity management, and driving strong supplier performance
- Knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes
- 6-8 years leading and developing high-performing teams
- Procurement leadership experience for large CPG (Food/Beverage) company required
- Proven experience with negotiations and enforcement of supplier agreements/contracts
- Strong financial understanding of P&L with a track record of driving results for bottom line profit
- Proficient in navigating change and ambiguity, identifying and driving solutions forward
Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment and may be stressful at times. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and scanner.
ABOUT SIMPLY GOOD FOODS
We’re raising the bar on what food can be. We say no to the status quo, and we say yes to making better food. Food that offers robust nutrition, not hollow nutrition. Energy, not depletion. Enjoyment, not regret. Simply, we’re on a mission to make food that works for you- that is radically nutritious and defyingly delicious. Better nutrition made easy so you can live well. We don’t compromise, so you never have to.
W H A T W E V A L U E :
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that infuses belonging throughout our culture and business practices. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.
This commitment is driven by our core values:
Simply Bold Simply Deliver Simply Learn & Grow Simply Together Simply Kind
C O M P E N S A T I O N A N D B E N E F I T S :
The health, satisfaction and well-being of our people are important. We provide compensation and an annual short-term incentive. The base salary range is provided for this role, exclusive of benefits or additional incentives. This position is eligible for a 25% annual short-term and 20% long-term incentive. Final base salary will be determined based on geographic location, skills, education and experience. Hiring at the maximum range would not be typical to allow for future salary growth.
Headquarters / Simply Offices:
CO annual salary range is: $170,000 - $188,000
We provide a comprehensive total rewards package featuring competitive compensation alongside health and wellness options. Full-time employees and eligible dependents have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-paid health reimbursement arrangement, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan, among others. We also offer vacation, sick leave, flexible time off (for exempt positions), and paid parental leave.
Simply Good Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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