Procurement Operations Excellence, Analyst

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

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.

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

The Procurement Operations Excellence, Analyst is responsible for continuously measuring and improving Source-to-Pay procurement processes. The Analyst will be responsible for maintaining procurement policies, assisting with communicating the policies throughout the organization and for driving compliance of these policies utilizing robust data and analytics. This role will be accountable for driving continuous process improvement within the Procurement organization as well as the functions that Procurement supports. The ideal candidate requires the ability to work in a very tactical environment as well as the ability to think strategically and utilize data to help drive results.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Procurement Operations Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive programs that ensure adherence to company policy including Sourcing policies, Purchasing policies, and Contract policies.
• Support Source-to-Pay policy updates, compliance monitoring, education/training, and reporting, including quarterly communications to business leadership.
• Manage Source-to-Pay process improvement and optimization projects.
• Manage Procurement performance measurement activities, including the monitoring and reporting of KPIs and benchmarks.
• Manage vendor compliance and collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice exceptions.
• Develop, activate, and maintain a Procurement new employee onboarding and training program. Acting as a key point of contact for new hires, guiding them through their first several weeks of onboarding.
• Own Global Procurement SharePoint site – manage, design, organize and provide communication around changes, additions, etc.
• Support additional tasks that align to the strategy of the Procurement Operations Excellence team.
  
  

Job Complexity

Utilizes large amount of data derived from compliance monitoring and reporting to identify gaps in the adherence to Procurement policies.

Collaborates with key business partners to identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout the Source-to-Pay process

Maintains a continuous improvement mindset with an end-to-end mentality and ability to build internal relationships to act as change agent.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Educational focus on operations, supply chain management and/or process a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Procurement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across an organization and with external parties.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and policies.
• Experience with SAP MM and/or SAP Ariba Procurement suite of products preferred (P2O, Sourcing, CLM, SIPM).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Power BI or data visualization tool a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Possess good time management and prioritization skills.
• Naturally a self-starter and very results oriented.
  
  

ACR

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Compensation And Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$61,800-$97,800

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.