Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager Chicago, IL ( Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, weu2019re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thriveu2014whether youu2019re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, weu2019re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbaniu00ae Italian cheeses and ricotta, Pru00e9sidentu00ae specialty cheeses and butters, Kraftu00ae natural and grated cheeses, Breakstoneu2019su00ae cottage cheese, Cracker Barrelu00ae, Black Diamondu00ae cheddar, and Parmalatu00ae milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggiu2019su00ae, Stonyfield Organicu00ae, Brown Cowu2122, Ouiu00ae, Yoplaitu00ae, Go-Gurtu00ae, :ratiou00ae, Green Mountain Creameryu00ae, and Mountain Highu00ae, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karounu00ae, Gopiu00ae, and Arzu00ae. At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesu2014Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyoneu2019s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you donu2019t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From yourPASSIONto ours The Strategic Sourcing Manager US Comanufacturing, is an active member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), participates in sharing purchasing excellence and strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives. The incumbent will lead the North American sourcing strategy initiatives for an assigned Category. Under the guidance of the Associate Director procurement u2013 US Comanufacturing, will assist in the execution of a supply strategy for managing Lactalisu2019 US Comanufacturing network and will provide local support to Yogurt Business units across USA and Canada . This position will be expected to provide a high level of service and support for internal stakeholders by developing a deep understanding of affiliate business needs, providing detailed analysis of spend data and financial results, playing a key role in supplier relationship and performance management, and by providing necessary support for new product innovation and supply chain sustainability. This position will also be responsible for ensuring connectivity between Lactalis Yogurt business unitsu2019 functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, PMO, Marketing, etc.) and the broader Lactalis North America Purchasing organization. The focus of this position will be primarily in support for yogurt -related co manufacturing activities in the United States. From yourEXPERTISEto ours + Develops local /regional sourcing strategies for the Category managed, using detailed analysis of historical & current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers. + Achieve budget objectives by identifying, developing and supporting North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the assigned Category or the North American Sourcing. + Leads the implementation, and management of the strategy for Category, making sure the needs and specifications of each Business Unit are considered. + Take ownership of the bid process, through in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers, qualify vendors, tender, negotiate, implement, and manage all contracts related to the category. + Support global negotiation initiatives led by Lactalis senior global procurement team by providing information such as pricing specifications, vendor listings and negotiating at local and global level. As well as providing information as a subject matter export on the Category being managed. + Lead cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders in the design and implementation of sourcing strategies + Identify and execute negotiation cost savings initiatives. + Participate as a subject matter expert in working with cross-functional teams, providing insight to key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as process optimization. The scope includes pricing, as well as process improvements ideas provided by the vendors, and insights into the portfolio. + Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to North America region. Responsible for supplier quality and supplier contract compliance with respect to the category managed. + Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives, providing monthly status reports vs. objective targets reviewing and validating pricing and communicating the pricing to master data for upload. + Responsible for providing insights on the market for LE & monthly risk & opportunities forecast reports to the divisions + Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team, sharing purchasing strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiative. Requirements From yourSTORYto ours Education & Experience + Bacheloru2019s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or another appropriate discipline + Five (5) to ten (10) yearsu2019 experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company + ndustrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. + Strong negotiation & presentation skills + Able to positively influence others + Ability to operate in an open and collaborative team environment with the ability to motivate + Highly focused and proactive + Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints + Strong planning, project management, and execution skills + Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership + Consultative and customer centric approach that nurtures interest, engagement, and the sharing of ideas. + Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level + Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint + Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints + Ability to adapt in a changing work environment + SAP or comparable business systems solutions knowledge + Bilingual (French/English) is an asset + Ability to travel within the United States, with occasional travel to Canada and internationally, approximately 30% of the time + As required provide support for other categories within Purchasing At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations. Salary Description 100,000 - $123,000

Created: 2026-02-16