Commercial Operations Lead (Procurement)

Who are we?

Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come! 

As the Commercial Operations Lead, you will be responsible for supporting executional requirements for the end-to-end inbound supply chain for a specific group of inbound materials in the direct sourcing area. You will provide operational excellence and work closely with procurement sourcing associates to execute analysis, system requirements, and process conformance. In this role, you will be the cornerstone to driving procurement category management.

What you'll do

• Drive the risk management programs for trü frü procurement categories.


• Continuous improvement of suppliers’ performance, and relationship management.


• Contribute to growth targets via effective support of new product launches.


• Analyze buying operations program metrics and provide analytic insight to buying category leadership.


• Ensure continuity of the inbound supply of materials into product manufacturing locations through timely management of inbound quality requirements, including but not limited to forecasting and understanding supplier capacity.


• Partner with purchasing associates to ensure purchasing contract accuracy, contract adherence, and contract reporting.


• Support new materials by collaborating with key business stakeholders to verify item set-up accuracy and follow-through in preparation for contract execution.


• Ensure deployment of Strategic Sourcing Strategy as well as value leadership projects (cost savings projects) in 0-18 months.


• Deliver various reporting requirements.


• Represent Commercial in Project Management forums (Innovation) from execution onwards.


• Ensure timely invoice management, reconciliation, and issue resolution.


• Deploy Regional Complex implementation projects.


• Focus on optimizing inbound supply chains to eliminate future potential risks.

What you'll bring to trü frü

You are...

• Able to analyze data and leverage supply chain principles to support the inbound supply of materials.


• A solution-oriented problem solver - recommends improvements to existing processes to improve efficiency.


• A strong communicator able to explain technical or functional information.


• An effective collaborator with strong relationship management skills.


• Skilled at planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.


• A strong project manager.


• Able to work under pressure.


• An agile learner able to adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics.

You have...

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree with a focus on supply chain management, business, engineering, procurement or operations.


• 5-7 years practical working experience in supply chain or procurement (Commercial) roles.


• Excellent understanding of E2E supply chain.


• Knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.


• In depth understanding of SRM programs, continuous improvement programs, risk mitigation strategies; procure-to-pay technologies; root cause of demand, price, inventory, and BOM variances; import/export compliance activities, and P&L analysis.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range.  Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

What trü frü offers –  

• Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!


• Flexible Paid Time Off


• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs.


• Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401K retirement saving opportunity.


• Casual office dress code


• A dynamic, ambitious, indulgently fun work environment!

EEO 

At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know. 

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