Sourcing Manager

Gpac is seeking Sourcing Manager . In this role, you will be responsible for managing and sourcing pet food ingredients and materials for finished products. Candidates need to have contacts in South America and China! To be successful in this role, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; a minimum of 3 years' experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related field; experience in pet food/feed/or food and beverage sourcing; and a proven track record of successful vendor management and relationships. If you have the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded pet industry company, APPLY TODAY! Responsibilities: Source pet food ingredient and other raw materials for products, including researching, evaluating, and negotiating with vendors.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
Manage the development and implementation of processes to ensure compliance to pet product sourcing standards.
Develop and manage the budget for pet product sourcing.
Ensure that pet product sourcing activities meet all relevant regulatory and safety compliance standards.
Monitor pet product market trends and pricing to identify potential opportunities and risks.
Prepare and provide detailed reports on pet product purchasing activities to senior management.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of pet ingredient and material products.
Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure quality assurance of pet materials/products. Job Qualifications Strong Analytical Skills
Bachelor's Degree In Business
Supply Chain
Logistics
Or Equivalent
Knowledge of Pet/Food/Feed Industry
Proven Negotiation Skills
Ability To Drive Supplier Performance
Experience In Sourcing And/Or Procurement
Understanding Of Sourcing Processes
Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills This role offers a salary base range of 100k-150k depending on experience. If you think you fit the qualifications well for this role and are interested in pursuing further, APPLY NOW! If you have any questions or would like to apply directly for consideration, please contact Brittany at All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.