Employee Type: Full time Location: IL Oak Brook Job Type: Supply Chain Procurement Job Posting Title: Procurement Manager - Packaging About Us: TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of more than two dozen production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. What You Gain: * Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. * An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. * Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day! * 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll. * Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). * Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs. Job Description: About the Role: * Analyze market trends and cost drivers to identify financial and supply risks and opportunities * Development and presentation of category strategies and coverage recommendations * Build a strong rapport with internal stakeholders to communicate the strategy, seek input and buy-in, and contribute to strategy execution * Oversee the accuracy of category cost projections * Document and drive the supplier strategy to support qualification of new materials and cross qualify new supply sources * Contribute to the development of total cost of ownership models * Serve as the primary supplier relationship holder for assigned categories * Optimize assigned categories by leveraging spend and pricing methodologies utilized throughout the group * Establish cross-functional teams to develop, plan and execute a strategy that ensures a competitive landscape and sustainable supply. * Lead the generation of initiatives and projects to deliver on the required productivity targets. * Conduct supplier accountability meetings by evaluating them with respect to Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Technology targets * Partner with the Value Engineering team to identify and manage project timelines to support the overall cost-out goals for the purchasing organization * Responsible and accountable for achievement of targets as defined by management and KPI's * Design and execute negotiations with supply base through the contracting process * Develop / Facilitate relationships with major players in the marketplace to understand and stay abreast of industry changes which may impact various business management programs as it relates to pricing / technical trends * Ability to understand, communicate and enforce Procurement policies as it pertains to supplier and internal issues. Important Details: This is a full-time permanent position located in our Oak Brook, IL corporate office on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote). There is approximately 20% travel requirements for this role. About You: You'll fit right in if you have: * Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain, or related field) * Seven years' experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain * Expert in business process reengineering and program / project management * Expert ability with MS Office applications * ERP system experience * Standard Pricing/Forecast * Demonstrated command of complex sourcing, negotiating, and commodity strategies * Strong people management abilities with superior communication skills, both written and verbal * Strong leadership, initiative, and planning skills. * Critical thinker, with excellent analytic abilities * 20% of travel required Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away! Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team! Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away! Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team! At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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