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Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
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Sourcing Specialist - Value Added
Department: Purchasing, Solutions
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (This position could also be located at any of the following locations: Carol Stream, IL - Spring Hill, TN - Norton Shores, MI. - This is a single open position)
Type: Full-time (Hybrid up to 2 days remote)
Summary:
The Sourcing Specialist has the primary responsibility for sourcing raw materials needed for customer project execution for North America for the Value Add Team. The role is focused on all aspects of strategic sourcing, quoting, samples, document collection, qualification, and streamlining set up for the Prinova Value Add business needs. The role will work in conjunction with the Ingredients Distribution team, R&D request, external partners, and all Business Units to find the best raw material needed for the request - specific product claim, vendor requirements, and product attributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Models and ensures that all company values are being followed
• Adheres to all company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Sourcing Objectives:

• Communicate with R&D and formulation to proactively source new materials (ingredients and packaging)
• Source materials by collection pricing, samples, and documentation - from multiple sources where possible
• Submit samples to development and quality for bench and analytical approval, respectively, and track the approval process
• Create item codes according to the proper data control processes in the ERP system and other relevant systems
• Ensure maximum leverage of Prinova as our major supply source
• Long term relationships are built and maintained with suppliers locally and internationally
• Utilize Prinova PM's when networking and sourcing new products
• Minimize costs of component materials and consistently work to lower pricing on existing materials in conjunction with the whole procurement team
• Maintain item sourcing lists to ensure research is captured and documented on product suppliers and pricing for reuse on later opportunities
• Source packaging and support the procurement team in establishing beneficial stocking agreements with suppliers
• Supports financial targets for sales, gross margin, and profitability
• Setup of raw material specification in the LIMS system
• Directs the implementation and execution of effective sourcing policies and procedures
• Establishes metrics for both activity and results, including but not limited to new product sourcing, cost savings supported, opportunities supported, One Prinova sourcing percentage, etc.
• Works closely with the Marketing Team to understand the key trending ingredients to ensure that they are pre-positioned for new business opportunities.
• Works closely with the procurement team and can issue POs and provide support for new materials being brought in.
• Drive urgency with suppliers to support the timely set up and support of customer needs
• Liaison with Regulatory & Quality for raw material and vendor approval of new items.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:

• A four-year degree from an accredited college is preferred, or experience that demonstrates key needs, along with business-to-business industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience.
• Knowledge of functional raw materials.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Strategic Focus

• Vision: Lead teams with a vision and relentless pursuit and expectation for operational excellence. Having a vision and commitment to creating a culture that demands excellence.
• Strategy to Execution. Develop and implement a detailed strategic and tactical business plan to attain company growth targets.
• Supplier Plans. Conduct and implement strategic plans with key corporate suppliers annually.
• Influencer. Serve as member of the Value Added Management team and collaborate with cross functional teams as necessary.
• Market Trends. Assess market trends and quantify their effect on business opportunities; identify new business opportunities and determine how to expand or modify existing initiatives to meet on-going and changing customer needs.

Leadership

• Continuous Improvement. Commitment to on-going organizational improvement, relentless pursuit of 'raising the bar' and improving organizational performance, never accepting the status quo regardless of company position in the market.
• Budgeting/Forecasting. Ability to establish forecasts and financial budgets, as it relates to forecasting and costing.
• Vendor Relationships. Directly maintain and foster outstanding vendor relationships (executive and local as appropriate) with key accounts.

Interpersonal Skills Requirement

• Lead by example, champion customer centric leadership and operational excellence
• Communicator. Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
• Solution-Oriented. Problem analysis and business judgment; solid business acumen skills and ability to negotiate complex situations with competing priorities, demonstrate common sense judgment
• Entrepreneurial work ethic
• Team player/collaborative; high propensity for partnering with executive leadership to understand needs and deliver solutions that meet expectations
• Organization skills; proven ability to plan, organize and follow up to realize sales growth objectives, ability to multi-task across multiple business units and market segments
• Leadership skills; leadership in an entrepreneurial growth company - nimble, opportunistic, and responsive to business opportunities
• Pro-active initiative; takes action without having to be told and exercises good judgment when taking initiative
• Creativity; willingness to explore and uncover creative new solutions and strategies in order to meet and exceed goals
• Stress tolerance; ability to manage competing priorities and demands of a senior level sales leader
• Passion; exhibit a high level of enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Digital mindset; bias to build sales infrastructure and processes that are digital, scalable, and repeatable.
• Change agent; proven ability to champion and lead change within an organization

Travel:
Up to 15% travel
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up 25 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Pay and Eligible Bonus
Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.