Responsible for Procurement workflow coordination in PLM/PDM process, Procurement master data management in ERP systems, and system/training support for SAP locations and Purchase Order approval workflow within SAP.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KS Works from Home

Job Type:

Supply Chain Procurement

Job Posting Title:

Procurement Analyst - Food Manufacturing

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as Purchasing lead for master data creation and maintenance in SAP and LX; coordinate contract and source list creation and maintenance with both corporate purchasing team and local material planners on a regular basis; conduct routine checks to ensure data freshness and accuracy.

• Coordinate re-formulation and new product development process with Packaging and Ingredient Category Managers within PLM/PDM process.

• Maintain supplier, pricing and material master data in ERP systems (SAP and LX).

• Lead data collection from internal buyers and external suppliers to support PLM/PDM process for new product launch, innovation and on-going maintenance in procurement operations area

• Manage changes and updates to SAP Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order workflow approvals

• Provide assistance to Procurement Category Managers on various sourcing projects as needed

• Assist and lead other special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as required.

Qualifications :

• Five plus years of experience in data management preferably within CPG industry, SAP and LX master data maintenance experience a plus.

Education :

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Core Knowledge/Skills or Experience :

• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.

• Self-motivation in a fast pace environment.

• Systems and Tools: proficiency managing and making recommendations for efficiencies with systems and tools, such as SAP and supporting applications.

• Cross-functional Dependencies: experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, and basic knowledge of general business concepts.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.