Job Description

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing the company’s strategic ingredients/supplies, maintaining sourcing policies, negotiating costs and contracts with the suppliers and ensuring the suppliers meet their commitments. The role works cross functionally with other teams, including Replenishment, Operations, Marketing, Distribution, Transportation and Finance. This position will coordinate with team members and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.
Key Competencies
Influence and Negotiation, Financial Acumen and Data /Analytics, Consumer/Customer Focus, Planning and Priority Setting, Communication
Duties & Responsibilities
• Evaluating buying procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval
• Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends
• Collaborating with the cross-function team to identify and pursue new ingredients and new supplier opportunities
• Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts
• Oversees and maintains current inventory
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
• Assesses financial risks of purchases

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field or four years of retail experience
• Proficiency in sourcing software
• Communication skills to include ability to collaborate and negotiate
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Strong grasp of Hana Group standards, mission and core values

Additional Information

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer