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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Vendor Collaboration, this role will manage the ongoing communication of performance and drive continuous process improvements with vendors. This role will manage the communication between a number of groups, conveying a single message to the vendors and holding them accountable for meeting performance targets. The Vendor Performance Manager will also lead vendor collaboration-related projects aimed at reducing costs from the combined supply chain and sharing in these savings with vendors.
New Ways of Work: This position has been segmented as hybrid meaning the work is a combination of 3 days onsite In Rosemont, IL (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 2 days remotely (Monday, and Friday) as defined by the role segmentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and manage the implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance and development.
Manage the vendor scorecard process, reviewing scorecard results and trends with vendors. Track vendor delivery performance and drive corrective action plans where necessary.
Gather stakeholder and subject-matter expertise/insights and business requirements to ensure sourcing performance meet business needs. Work with category stakeholders and business partners to implement procurement policies and procedures as they pertain to replenishment.
Identify and pursue opportunities with vendors for collaborative cost savings, (e.g., packaging redesign, warehouse optimization, pallet management).
Assist in managing SKU Rationalization process across a diverse vendor base and widespread geographical footprint.
Work closely with category management team and assist in the development and execution of category/supplier strategies. Contributes to negotiation strategy development and negotiation execution.
Work closely with Replenishment team for the assigned category, ensuring consistency in Vendor Performance.
Establishes supply chain contract terms and conditions, coordinating with legal to execute optimal contracts with suppliers.
Oversee preparation and dissemination for information regarding contract status, compliance and changes.
SUPERVISION
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Category Management team, Replenishment team, Pricing team
External: Vendors and suppliers as well as outside consultants and contractors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: Bachelors degree in business or similar field required, MBA preferred.
Related Experience: Must possess a minimum of 7 year progressive experience in vendor management and development and use of management tools (SRM, vendor scorecards, conducting Quarterly Business Reviews, etc.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong change management skills: ability to leverage deep understanding of business areas' requirements to successfully operationalize the strategic sourcing process across the business where appropriate
Strong proven leadership skills, to include: ability to build relationships; ability to foster teamwork and organizational development; ability to lead negotiations; cross-functional team leadership skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
Experience in sourcing across a variety of categories, foodservice preferred
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment
Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
This position requires the ability to understand the company’s business strategy and related objectives, particularly as they relate to vendor collaboration and category management processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
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