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Mountaire Farms

Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Millsboro, DE

$113K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Leading sourcing negotiation strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to align stakeholders ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...

Bancorp Bank

VP Sourcing and Procurement

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Responsible for developing global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring ... ensure products and services are purchased. * Provides advice and guidance to managers and ...

Bancorp Bank

$130 - $170/hr

Responsible for developing global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring ... ensure products and services are purchased. * Provides advice and guidance to managers and ...

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Waters Corporation

Purchasing Manager

New Castle, DE · On-site

... production while meeting cost and working capital objectives. * Manage end-to-end purchasing of ... Strategic sourcing Supplier management / vendor management Cost reduction / cost savings ...

DSM

Production Operator - Newark, DE

Newark, DE · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Comply with waste management regulations by documenting chemical usage * Ensure product quality by ... From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to ...

Waters Corporation

Purchasing Manager

New Castle, DE · On-site

... ensuring uninterrupted production while meeting cost and working capital objectives ... Key Words Strategic sourcing Supplier management / vendor management Cost reduction / cost savings ...

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Is sourcing a stressful job?

Sourcing as a production management role can be stressful due to tight deadlines, supplier negotiations, and quality control demands. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

How much do sourcing production managers make in the US?

Sourcing production managers in the US typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Salaries can vary based on company size, certifications, and specific responsibilities within supply chain and procurement management.

What is the difference between Sourcing Production Manager vs Sourcing Coordinator?

AspectSourcing Production ManagerSourcing Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees procurement and production sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, and ensures production timelinesAssists in sourcing activities, coordinates supplier communications, and supports procurement processes
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field; experience in procurement and production managementBachelor's degree or diploma; experience in sourcing or procurement support roles
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or production facilities, corporate officesOffice settings, supplier sites, or remote
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing, apparel, electronics industriesUsed across similar industries for supporting sourcing activities

The Sourcing Production Manager focuses on strategic procurement and overseeing production sourcing, while the Sourcing Coordinator provides support and coordination within the sourcing process. Both roles are essential in supply chain management but differ in scope and responsibility.

What does a sourcing production manager do?

A sourcing production manager oversees the procurement of materials and components needed for manufacturing, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. They coordinate with suppliers, manage contracts, and optimize supply chain processes to support production schedules.

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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Mountaire Corporation

Millsboro, DE • On-site

$113K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Mountaire Farms rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

155th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Primary Purpose

Will serve as a recognized Strategic Sourcing Category - propane & diesel subject matter expert (SME), overseeing direct and indirect spend. With responsibility for spend oversight ranging from $135M to $265M, they will contribute to achieving team annual savings. Leading sourcing negotiation strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to align stakeholders and business units.  

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for propane and diesel commodities, optimizing total cost of ownership while ensuring supply continuity.
  2. Develop and execute energy procurement strategies using market intelligence, price forecasting, hedging principles, and supplier risk assessments to minimize cost volatility and operational risk.
  3. Manage supplier relationships, RFP, contract renewals, and performance metrics for providers, ensuring compliance with commercial terms, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives.
  4. Partner with operations, finance, and facilities teams to forecast energy demand, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve energy procurement efficiency across multiple sites.
  5. Will analyze huge data sets, identify trends and market gaps from the data, implement strategic goals in line with the organization's goals, strategically source, create a category plan and oversee the specific category. 
  6. Provides daily, weekly and monthly analyses to business partners and senior leadership. Communicates with business partners on key objectives, improvement projects at advanced customer service levels, improves product flows and minimizes supply.
  7. Works with the Legal team on contract revisions and approvals.
  8. Directs and enforces all safety policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field or a minimum of 4 years' relevant procurement and negotiation experience.
  • 3 - 5 years' relevant work experience.
  • Project management and contract knowledge/experience.
  • Analytics and data management.
  • SQL, Access, Excel, Oracle, SAP and/or other ERP software knowledge and experience.
  • Responsibility for spend oversight ranging from $135M to $265M across multiple categories.
  • Travel is required as part of the job to facilitate direct engagement and interaction with our suppliers, allowing for a deeper understanding of their operations, processes, and capabilities.
  • Managing projects and trials at Company facilities.
  • Attending relevant expos or shows is pertinent to this role to provide opportunities for professional development and industry insight.

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Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are:  eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k),  Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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