Sourcing Manager-Dairy

Founded 28 years ago in Sonoma County, California, Amy's Kitchen is a world leader in the production of natural and organic convenience foods. Named after Andy and Rachel Berliner's daughter, Amy, the company now has over 2,400 employees. Yet, it remains a privately held, family-owned business and is one of the few remaining U.S. companies to craft its own recipes, source its own ingredients, and make its products in-house.

Manage the strategic sourcing of dairy products: Milk, Cheese and Dairy related ingredients. Develop suppliers qualifying and ensuring ongoing quality supply of dairy ingredients into Amy’s plants. Develop and Supervise dairy buying team to support the plant’s current and future production needs. - See more at: http://www.amys.com/about-us/employment#job-RS7870681119

* Maintain a steady source of supply of high quality dairy ingredients that meet specifications and flavor profiles required for Amy’s products. * Identify and implement cost reductions in the dairy supply chain ensuring that quality is maintained or improved in the process. * Identify opportunities to improve our inbound supply chain by recommending new procurement or receiving strategies. Foresee short and long-term shortages and react accordingly to ensure supply. * Work with Materials Planning to facilitate the smooth flow of dairy materials from the supplier into Amy’s plants. * Lead the Dairy Commodity Team to ensure proper communication and documentation related to raw materials purchased, received and processed into the MRP system on a timely basis. (I.e. Contracts, Supplier Docs, Dairy Docs, etc.) * Resolve quality issues with Supplier Quality, Sensory and Plant QA with agreed upon disposition on a timely basis * Develop relationships with new and emerging regional, national and some international dairy processors who are capable of providing consistent quality at a fair price. * Develop, Recommend and Implement sourcing strategies for processed materials to support the long term growth of the company using strategic sourcing methodologies. * Negotiate with processors on single and multiyear written contracts. * Work with suppliers and logistics to facilitate transport timing to the plant or processor. * Communicate regularly with QA dept and other departments to resolve quality and production issues. * Coach, Mentor, Lead, other employees in the department. * Other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Responsible for supervising Dairy Buyer and as needed coordinators or interns.

* Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Agribusiness, Food or Dairy Science. * Must have at least 10 years experience in Purchasing and/or Dairy Manufacturing management including supervising employees. * Additional experience in manufacturing, planning, inventory control, quality control standards for Raw and /or Packaging materials and experience negotiating high level multiyear agreements. * Experience in organic dairy practices preferred.