Procurement Manager ( Hybrid )

NexTerra Wine Company is a premier wine producer built on the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. Headquartered just outside of Chicago, the 185,000-square-foot facility houses an onsite winery, state of the art bottling system and multiple warehouses. Partnering with distinguished growers across the globe, NexTerra sources the highest quality grapes and nurtures each wine to its individual needs—a philosophy that has resulted in over 600 national and international wine awards. With deep industry knowledge, boundless creativity, and advanced winemaking techniques, NexTerra has grown to one of the largest U.S. producers outside of California projecting over 1,100,000 cases produced in 2023. The Procurement Manager is an exciting new role to join our growing Supply Chain team. This position will be responsible for managing all non-wine direct materials. The key spend categories are glass, corks, capsules, and labels. In addition, this individual will be managing new product launch timelines and packaging development. We have a robust product development timeline therefore this individual will need to have strong project management skills and a high attention to detail. This position will also have one direct report. It is a very hands-on, high-energy role that requires heavy internal and external communication. The position will report to the Director of Supply Chain. This role is a considered hybrid, currently NexTerra works four days in the office and one day remote (subject to change). Responsibilities Ensure that non-wine direct material strategies are aligned with NexTerra’s overarching business strategies, focused on generating continued value to our customers and organization. Review and manage annual spend and present opportunities for efficiency. Conduct RFPs, analyze and negotiate key supplier contracts. Draft and present final contracts for executive review and approval Oversee procurement projects and deadlines from customer selection and sourcing through implementation, collaborating with all stakeholders. Identify, source, and communicate packaging options for new projects lead times and pricing comparisons. Seek ways to improve and enhance the quality of packaging purchased and the timeliness. Own and manage direct supplier relationships and develop key performance metrics. Lead quarterly / annual business reviews and site visits with key suppliers. Manage and lead weekly updates on external customer calls regarding new product launches. Own and ensure project timelines are accurate and properly communicated. Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses. Collaborate with planning teams to ensure suppliers meeting purchase and shipment deadlines. Lead issue resolution with internal team to address supplier and/or customer issues. Oversee formal customer approval and sign-off process while also ensuring product costs, production volume and distributor pricing is accurate. Supervise supply chain team members and delegating tasks across department when necessary. Requirements Must represent NexTerra Wine Co Values A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, purchasing management or a related field of study Minimum of 5-7 years of industry procurement including solid supply chain background Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving positive results through teams in challenging and fast-paced environments. The candidate should possess the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best performance. Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a diverse skill set and history of demonstrating the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex problems, and drive continuous improvement. Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while executing NexTerra’s strategic initiatives. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent planning and organization skills Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office Suite products Support Operational Requirements including managing the procurement process, develop strong relationships within the organization and customers to support goals and objectives. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. An entrepreneurial, can-do attitude and drive Competencies Cost management and data analysis Supplier evaluation and section Supply chain management and contracts Excellent communication skills Teamwork Strong project management skills Highly analytical Desire to grow and learn new competencies NexTerra Wine Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No