Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc.
Sourcing Manager - Production & Building
Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc.
The Sourcing Manager - Production & Building will execute sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement cost‑saving initiatives for indirect spend categories across Ghirardelli, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), and Lindt & Sprüngli North America. The role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive operational procurement excellence in Production & Building, including Production Machines & Equipment and Production Materials & Services. It maintains alignment with the global procurement strategy and the directives of the Head Group Indirect Procurement in Lindt International.
Key Responsibilities Category Strategy Development and Execution
Develop category strategies for indirect materials and services in close collaboration with the Sourcing Director Indirects, focusing on cost, quality, and supplier alignment with organizational goals.
Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across relevant indirect categories within Production & Building using the 7‑step sourcing process.
Conduct market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across main spend categories in scope.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for quality, cost, and supply assurance.
Lead sourcing projects, driving cross‑functional teams across multiple brands towards a common objective.
Develop long‑term strategic relationships with top‑tier suppliers to guarantee high‑quality service levels and sustain company growth.
Establish best‑in‑class Capex & MRO procurement processes, defining the collaboration model between Procurement and Operations, centrally and locally.
Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Engineering community, promoting and demonstrating the value of Procurement.
Provide expert sourcing support and guidance to stakeholders where required.
Contract Negotiation & Execution
Lead contract negotiations with the largest suppliers, securing favorable terms, conditions, and pricing while balancing quality, service, risk management, and cost objectives.
Ensure robust contracts that support long‑term supplier relationships and protect the company’s interests.
Align all contract terms with legal, compliance requirements, and the organization’s procurement strategies.
Ensure suppliers comply with agreed contractual terms in collaboration with relevant functions.
Ensure agreements with Group suppliers are correctly implemented across relevant subsidiaries in North America, collaborating with Group Indirect Procurement where appropriate.
Manage and Prioritize Procurement Project Pipeline
Work with business partners across functions to understand and support procurement requirements, building a yearly pipeline of projects with associated benefit targets.
Maintain sourcing project tracker updated with the latest project information and status.
Cost‑Savings Program and Execution
Execute cost‑saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies.
Inform and establish cost‑saving targets with market intelligence, stakeholder insights, and an understanding of addressable spend.
Track and report sourcing savings, ensuring alignment with annual cost‑saving targets.
Participate as a key contributor in cost‑saving ideation workshops with relevant functions.
Partner with suppliers to identify cost‑saving opportunities while ensuring continuous improvement in quality, service, and efficiency.
Collaborate with the Group Indirect Procurement team to support the execution of global initiatives.
Procurement Process & Execution Compliance
Ensure procurement processes follow company policies, best practices, and governance standards.
Support the rollout of procurement systems and tools, assisting in system adoption across teams.
Maintain procurement documentation and records, ensuring full traceability for audits and internal reviews.
Ensure compliance with Supplier Code of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.
Supplier Performance and Risk Management
Collaborate across functions to monitor supplier performance versus agreed quality and service standards.
Implement supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews with largest suppliers, ensuring improvement plans where necessary.
Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to protect the organization from supply interruptions or volatility.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in driving category management and strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
Minimum of 4 years of experience across indirect procurement categories, with solid knowledge in Production Machines & Equipment and Production Materials & Services.
Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and e‑sourcing tools (Coupa, Ariba).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report procurement savings.
Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and supplier risk management.
Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Personal Characteristics
Detail‑Oriented: Ensures procurement accuracy and compliance with contracts.
Execution‑Focused: Drivess day‑to‑day procurement processes efficiently.
Strong Negotiator: Capable of securing optimal pricing and contract terms.
Problem‑Solver: Resolves supplier and procurement issues effectively.
Analytical Thinker: Uses data to identify savings and improve sourcing decisions.
Collaborative Team Player: Works well across teams to support business needs.
Company Description Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.
Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.
Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Principals only, please.
Job Details
Location: Overland Park, KS
Salary: $128,800.00 – $232,400.00
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Sourcing Manager - Production & Building
role at
Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc.
The Sourcing Manager - Production & Building will execute sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement cost‑saving initiatives for indirect spend categories across Ghirardelli, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), and Lindt & Sprüngli North America. The role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive operational procurement excellence in Production & Building, including Production Machines & Equipment and Production Materials & Services. It maintains alignment with the global procurement strategy and the directives of the Head Group Indirect Procurement in Lindt International.
Key Responsibilities Category Strategy Development and Execution
Develop category strategies for indirect materials and services in close collaboration with the Sourcing Director Indirects, focusing on cost, quality, and supplier alignment with organizational goals.
Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across relevant indirect categories within Production & Building using the 7‑step sourcing process.
Conduct market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across main spend categories in scope.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for quality, cost, and supply assurance.
Lead sourcing projects, driving cross‑functional teams across multiple brands towards a common objective.
Develop long‑term strategic relationships with top‑tier suppliers to guarantee high‑quality service levels and sustain company growth.
Establish best‑in‑class Capex & MRO procurement processes, defining the collaboration model between Procurement and Operations, centrally and locally.
Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Engineering community, promoting and demonstrating the value of Procurement.
Provide expert sourcing support and guidance to stakeholders where required.
Contract Negotiation & Execution
Lead contract negotiations with the largest suppliers, securing favorable terms, conditions, and pricing while balancing quality, service, risk management, and cost objectives.
Ensure robust contracts that support long‑term supplier relationships and protect the company’s interests.
Align all contract terms with legal, compliance requirements, and the organization’s procurement strategies.
Ensure suppliers comply with agreed contractual terms in collaboration with relevant functions.
Ensure agreements with Group suppliers are correctly implemented across relevant subsidiaries in North America, collaborating with Group Indirect Procurement where appropriate.
Manage and Prioritize Procurement Project Pipeline
Work with business partners across functions to understand and support procurement requirements, building a yearly pipeline of projects with associated benefit targets.
Maintain sourcing project tracker updated with the latest project information and status.
Cost‑Savings Program and Execution
Execute cost‑saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies.
Inform and establish cost‑saving targets with market intelligence, stakeholder insights, and an understanding of addressable spend.
Track and report sourcing savings, ensuring alignment with annual cost‑saving targets.
Participate as a key contributor in cost‑saving ideation workshops with relevant functions.
Partner with suppliers to identify cost‑saving opportunities while ensuring continuous improvement in quality, service, and efficiency.
Collaborate with the Group Indirect Procurement team to support the execution of global initiatives.
Procurement Process & Execution Compliance
Ensure procurement processes follow company policies, best practices, and governance standards.
Support the rollout of procurement systems and tools, assisting in system adoption across teams.
Maintain procurement documentation and records, ensuring full traceability for audits and internal reviews.
Ensure compliance with Supplier Code of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.
Supplier Performance and Risk Management
Collaborate across functions to monitor supplier performance versus agreed quality and service standards.
Implement supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews with largest suppliers, ensuring improvement plans where necessary.
Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to protect the organization from supply interruptions or volatility.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in driving category management and strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
Minimum of 4 years of experience across indirect procurement categories, with solid knowledge in Production Machines & Equipment and Production Materials & Services.
Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and e‑sourcing tools (Coupa, Ariba).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report procurement savings.
Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and supplier risk management.
Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Personal Characteristics
Detail‑Oriented: Ensures procurement accuracy and compliance with contracts.
Execution‑Focused: Drivess day‑to‑day procurement processes efficiently.
Strong Negotiator: Capable of securing optimal pricing and contract terms.
Problem‑Solver: Resolves supplier and procurement issues effectively.
Analytical Thinker: Uses data to identify savings and improve sourcing decisions.
Collaborative Team Player: Works well across teams to support business needs.
Company Description Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.
Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.
Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Principals only, please.
Job Details
Location: Overland Park, KS
Salary: $128,800.00 – $232,400.00
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. by 2x.
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