- Garden of Life LLC is the recognized brand leader in the Natural Products Industry. Innovators in whole food, science-based, Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified nutrition, the company has experienced year-over-year growth for the last 12 years. Unlike many vitamin and supplement companies, Garden of Life prides itself on unique formulations with clinically studied ingredients plus unbiased third-party certifications ensuring quality, purity and efficacy.
- Develop integrated purchasing strategies to support GoL goals and objectives
- Run the procurement process including the supplier selection and award process
- Analyze spend and other data to identify, negotiate and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance, risk mitigation and portfolio optimization opportunities.
- Lead and build relationships with suppliers with a focus on development of capabilities, pricing stability, and anticipation of supply disruptions.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance; resolve production/relationship issues. Other related duties as assigned.
Garden of Lifeâs commitment to health goes beyond offering some of the most effective nutritional products in the world. By combining the best of nature and science, the Garden of Life brand offers a path to healthy living with premium products that are supported by education and innovation.
Being a Certified B-Corp, the company meets the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, and corporate responsibilities. Garden of Life is proud to be part of a growing community of companies, who are dedicated to transparent practices, committed to conscious conversations and aspire to change our world for the better.
From LEED Certification of the corporate offices to recyclable packaging to giving back to those less fortunate, Garden of Life truly believes in the health of its consumers as well as the planet. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the company offers more than 330 branded supplements that help people achieve extraordinary health.
Job summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for establishing the procurement strategy, leading procurement projects and executing supplier relationship management. Sourcing projects include, but are not limited to, contract manufacturing, raw materials, packaging materials, warehousing and distribution. This position will serve as the Garden of Life functional expert for Procurement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Five (5) years experience in a Procurement or Strategic Sourcing focused role.
- Experience in a fast paced, innovative industry preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong experience in the sourcing process (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
- Strong experience in sourcing and procurement techniques with the ability to read and leverage market conditions.
- Excellent communication including written, verbal and presentation to senior level audience.
- Excellent facilitation skills for cross-functional team leadership
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment with high ambiguity
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Excel Required, Oracle experience preferred, APICS/ISM Certifications preferred
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelorâs Degree required; MBA or professional supply chain certification preferred
EXPERIENCE
SPECIFIC OR ADDITIONAL SKILLS
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, LICENSES, ETC
Job Administrative / Clerical
Primary LocationUS-FL-West Palm Beach-Palm Beach Gardens
Organization NHSCNPTC
Schedule Full-time
Unposting Date Ongoing
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