Overview Facilitate and enable all procurement needs for Plants, Co-packers, and Distribution centers. The team is a critical link between Global Procurement and the Manufacturing Network. Production needs cannot be met unless contracts, vendors, and materials are linked to facilities. Creation and Management of all contracts for Package Materials, Ingredients across multi business units. Ensure sourcing options can meet aggressive timelines and deliver on budget product launches Ensuring all contracts are sourced. This data feeds supplier requirements based on Demand Planning. Complete all new material requests for Packaging and Ingredients and populate all financial attributes including standard price, freight and masking component Process any requests to set up vendors as needed for contracts Processing price blocked invoices and researching root cause- Pricing discrepancy, Freight issues and price changes, to avoid the credit hold and smooth flow running plant by mitigating the materials demand. Creating Miscellaneous Purchase Orders for scraps, Plate & Make Ready charges and any other Global Procurement related costs for Direct Materials Ad Hoc Reporting as needed (Global Procurement buyers, Supply Chain Finance Purchasing, Senior Leaders) Professional Development: Supporting team members' growth and development through coaching and mentorship. Resource Management: Ensuring the team has the necessary resources and tools to perform their duties. Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution: Addressing issues within the team constructively and promptly. Responsibilities Strategic Supply Management Team Purchasing Supply Chain Finance, category analysts, COE team. Data Maintenance teams Manufacturing plants, co packers, Distribution Centers, storage facilities. PFFS – Payables and Supplier Maintenance Supply Chain Project Managers, MRP Managers and Integration Managers Cost Accounting teams all Divisions Global Procurement Buyers Qualifications Obtaining a higher degree of cooperation from Supply Chain BU Managers to consistently create the correct information for all Production Material Master Data Input Timely communication of price changes for all Direct Material Contracts from GP, GP Control Team Managing manufacturing plants needs while ensuring compliance and following protocol. Experience in contract Management/Payables/Procurement roles 8 - 10 years of experience in Payables/Vendor Management Resource Management SAP Hands-on experience Able to work independently or as part of a team and takes initiatives Capable of managing multiple time-sensitive priorities simultaneously Detail-oriented; Methodological; organized in approach; and document maintenance Consistency with performance, curious to learn and explore Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language Ability to spot the errors and connect the dots