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Job Ref. #:  5772
Industry:  Food & Beverage
Job Type:  Full Time
State:  New Jersey
City:  Camden
Job Description: 

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

At Campbell, we cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
General Summary
Under the guidance of the Manager Procurement, North America ingredients, this position supports procurement of Spices, Flavors, Chemicals, Beans and Vegetable Oil as assigned for all Campbell locations in North America with an annual spend valued at over $200MM. The individual will ensure quality of materials, competitive pricing, adherence to company policies, procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Global Procurement Business Unit.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Manage supplier relationships on assigned categories.
2. Provide support to the different functions on assigned categories (e.g. new product development, process improvement).
3. Execute strategies set by the Global Team for cost reduction or value enhancement that result in tangible benefits to the bottom line.
4. Supports robust category strategies across plant networks, supply base, and align with business goals and objectives. Evaluate strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations.
5. Assists realized benefits from sourcing and develop improvement strategies and initiatives post-sourcing.
6. Stay abreast of leading edge purchasing techniques and use of formal category management techniques and processes.
7. Continuously improve upon personal skills - adopting continuous learning and skill development and seeking feedback.
8. Assists the preparation of monthly commodity projections and market conditions to various business units.

Job Complexity
• Supports over $200MM of Ingredient Spend with high complexity (5 categories, multiple sub-categories, supporting 5 operating units (NAFS, Canada, PF, CUSA, Mexico) and 19 plants.
• Ensure items are purchased in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilize category/commodity knowledge to support business objectives.
• Evaluate and purchase materials for our facilities at a competitive cost. Must be knowledgeable of commodity characteristics and marketplace cost drivers. Close interaction with Corporate, Business Units and Plant personnel.
• Execute and provide input to strategy, manage and evaluate acquisition process (Sourcing, Developing and Negotiating) ensuring competitiveness and limiting the risk to Campbell Soup Company.
• Ensure all NA SAP contracts are issued timely and accurately.
• Supports value engineering analyses to support ongoing performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Actively promote Campbell's Supplier Diversity Strategy.
• Commitment to Campbell Leadership Model. Job Specifications
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree
  • Education desired: MBA
  • Years of relevant experience: 3+ years
  • Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
    • Ability to support overall material category strategies incorporating Procurement functional and business needs with skills to implement plans effectively.
    • Ability to assist in negotiations for major and complex buckets of spend.
    • Executes large, complex, or multiple projects effectively.
    • Good inter-personal skills to navigate and bridge multifunctions as well as levels of organization.
    • Stretches team perspective — faster, broader, deeper insights into issues and potential ramifications.
    • Business and analytical leadership skills
    • Strong communication and presentation skills.
    • Listens to learn — hears what is not said and able to adapt communications 'on the fly' to what is being said.
    • Integrates purchasing excellence strategy with other functional strategy in the business by ensuring that purchasing input is considered in the development of business unit and supply chain strategies.
    • Influences long-term supplier technology, innovation and resource direction towards Campbell's needs.
    • Recognized by the business for providing robust supply base with risk mitigation and opportunity management.
    • Influence change in support of buyer of the future concept.
    • Proficient in MS Office.
    • Normal corporate office environment with travel as required to perform duties.

    Working Conditions
    Normal corporate office environment.

    CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
    www.campbellsoup.com


    Campbell…the ingredients to be extraordinary. Where icon brands thrive.
    People are valued. And you can make a difference.

    Campbell Soup Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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    03/15/2010

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