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As a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage and Dairy, a $5 billion global cheese & dairy group headquartered in Paris, France, AFP advanced food products llc, is the world’s foremost manufacturer of aseptically packed sauces, spreads, dips and puddings.  We provide delicious products to global markets. Our three manufacturing facilities, strategically positioned within the United States, provide optimum accessibility to the full line of AFP product offerings.

Our New Holland, Pennsylvania facility is in search of a self-motivated creative candidates to fill the position of Category Manager. This strategic position will provide tactical support across the Purchasing and Procurement Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for strategically and confidently negotiating material purchasing categories as assigned.
• Responsible for security of supply and sourcing supply alternatives or for dual supply initiatives.
• Evaluate material supply requirements and risk in support of all new business processes.
• Collaborate with internal AFP partners, legal, customers, and vendors providing value streams and support.
• Facilitate material supply agreements with vendors.
• Establish and execute a strategic sourcing calendar for assigned categories.
• Establish and lead a supplier relationship management (SRM) program with key suppliers.
• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and communicating commodity cost trends.
• Lead, track, and report cost savings initiatives as well as material qualification projects.
• Responsible for all contract/floor stock obligations and commodity risk management where applicable.
• Assist with solutions to inventory management constraints and strategies where applicable.
• Approve price changes and establish communication including an SAP update process with tactical team.
• Develop annual material budget for assigned categories and provide quarterly updates.
• Process PO discrepancies for payment with assist from tactical procurement on a timely basis.
• Approve POs over Plant Procurement authorization level in SAP for assigned categories.
• Establish process for audit of purchasing settings in SAP and provide setting updates as needed to align with optimal purchases that reflect all vendor requirements and contract terms.
• Meet forecast requirements by vendor for supply continuity, analyzed with both planning and history.
• Responsible for compliance to AFP quality processes and standards.
• Support Savencia Global procurement initiatives including CSR programs and global sourcing events.
• Must maintain updated knowledge of industry technology and market trends and indices.
• Responsible for implementing and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Performs other duties as assigned. Some travel required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A four-year college degree or equivalent supply chain experience.
• 4-7 Years Purchasing Category Management or Supply Chain/Procurement Management experience.
• Deep market knowledge and strategic market experience in the food industry preferred.
• Competency working in SAP ERP with knowledge of MRP and other material management techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, spreadsheet, mathematical, and analytical skills.

AFP offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, including immediate enrollment in the benefits program including medical, dental, vision and 401K with a great company match on the first day of employment.

To apply, please visit our website at www.afpllc.com.  Click on Careers, then AFP Corporate Office and select Strategic Category Manager.