Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC

Role Description The Sr. Manager, Procurement leads strategic sourcing, contracting, and purchasing execution for multiple bakery manufacturing facilities, serving as the key link between global procurement strategy and plant-level execution in enterprise systems (e.g., SAP). This role owns the end-to-end contract-to-execution operating model for direct materials (ingredients and packaging) and selected indirect categories. - Own the link between global procurement strategy and bakery execution. - Lead the contract-to-execution lifecycle for direct materials. - Partner with Corporate/Global Procurement to shape and deploy contracting strategies. - Establish and enforce procurement process controls and standard work across bakeries. - Provide multi-site people leadership. - Complete replenishment reviews for ingredients and packaging. - Execute release orders to approved suppliers based on purchasing contracts. - Serve as the escalation point and key contact between bakeries and suppliers. - Lead root cause analysis for material-related inefficiencies and service failures. - Drive supplier performance management, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs). - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for ingredients and raw materials. - Monitor commodity and supplier cost drivers. - Using statistical analysis, partner cross-functionally to identify and resolve issues. - Execute purchase orders in SAP and track confirmations. - Utilizing forecast planning documents, lead packaging and ingredient transitions. - Collaborate closely with various departments to align plans and manage risk. - Track and expedite incoming orders as needed. - Oversee weekly cycle counts/physical inventory processes for raw materials and finished goods. Qualifications - Strong understanding of bakery/manufacturing operations. - Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple sites and functions. - Demonstrated capability to develop and deploy standardized processes. - Strategic and analytical mindset. - Strong negotiator and commercial leader. - High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through. - Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams. - Ability to effectively manage and develop team members in distant locations. - Knowledge of process improvement tools. - Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements. - Labor relations experience. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. - 10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of people leadership experience, ideally leading multi-site or distributed teams. - Demonstrated experience operationalizing contracts in ERP systems (SAP preferred). - Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills. - Proficient in Excel and SAP (or similar ERP). - Comfortable with change; adaptable and able to lead transformation initiatives. - Team player able to work in a high volume, fast paced, and time sensitive environment. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate to solve issues and deliver measurable savings. - Travel to plants is required (40%). Physical Demands - Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis. - Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment. - Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly. - Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis. - Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs as needed.