Senior Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing
Core
Develop and execute regional external manufacturing sourcing strategies to enable growth, innovation, supply resilience, and financial objectives for emerging and enduring snacking brands.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (external manufacturing)
Builds
External manufacturing network and supplier partnerships
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Contract Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, Make vs. Buy analysis, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, value engineering
Preferred skills
External manufacturing/contract manufacturing experience, FMCG/Food industry background, MBA or professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS), executive stakeholder engagement
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year external manufacturing sourcing strategies; lead external manufacturing network strategy including supplier selection and qualification; negotiate complex commercial and contract manufacturing agreements; build and lead strategic supplier relationships; partner with cross-functional teams for innovation commercialization; monitor market trends and risk factors to ensure supply network resilience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC