Work Location Napa, CA

Position Purpose

Acting on own initiative, the Procurement Category Manager is responsible for all aspects of sourcing strategy, leading and managing supply partnerships, external innovations, supplier quality improvement, supplier continuous improvement, sustainability improvement with supplier partners and points of escalation as needed for the Supply Chain team. Leads large scale business transformation initiatives together with Sales, Marketing, Winery Operations, Winemaking, Vineyard Management, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance to deliver significant business results based on category insight, market trends, identification of new supplier partners, new processing methods, etc. This role drives the overall Procurement category strategy for the assigned categories across the business and leads the procurement activities related to value creation, cost savings, innovation, sustainability, quality, in/out-sourcing, and more. Be the first point of contact for all procurement matters supporting the business strategy and agenda.

Functional Responsibility

Manages and monitors day-to-day operations and team performance to ensure smooth workflows and that company standards are met
Manages company culture and holds self, peers, and direct reports accountable for demonstrating a constructive company culture through influential, personal behavior and actions; encourages strong work ethic and fosters an environment of trust and respect
Develops and aligns individual goals with the department's operational goals; ensures that decisions, actions, and priorities are aligned with the company's vision, mission, and strategies
Researches best practices, stays abreast of industry trends, and maintains awareness of regulatory changes to ensure compliance and continually improve operations
Assists in preparing the departmental budget, monitors spending, and directs team in cost-effective operations to ensure adherence to financial objectives
Monitors performance and regularly communicates with direct reports to achieve mutual understanding and desired results
Partners with immediate manager to determine staffing needs; attracts, motivates, and retains a workforce with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve goals and objectives
Provides employees with a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment; ensures delivery and completion of monthly safety topics
Communicates and supports change initiatives and decisions in an effective manner to successfully guide team through change
Fosters a work environment that encourages creative thinking, promotes flexibility, and drives innovation
Addresses employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner; notifies HR Business Partner and keeps immediate manager informed as appropriate
Ensures compliance and consistent application of company policies, initiatives, and decisions
Coaches, guides, and develops direct reports; fully engages in the GPS (Performance Management) process; provides high-quality feedback, and ensures proper GPS documentation of employee performance, recognition, and deficiencies

Essential Duties

Leads, supports, and drives category strategies across the business to deliver Value, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability; translates business strategies into an aligned procurement category strategy
Develops, champions, and ensures implementation of long term Procurement category strategies and leads cross functional teams to optimize total cost of ownership year-over-year for assigned spend categories; creates and develops a strategic mid and long term plan for the development of the category
Proactively identifies continuous improvement opportunities to advance the category such as design-to-value, should cost models and process mapping
Leads cross functional teams across the business such as Wine Making, Marketing, Engineering, etc. to bring category insights, opportunities and recommendations to help drive value in the categories
Creates a category specific roadmap that forecasts and directs sourcing projects and procurement activities
Leads complex supplier negotiations to secure best outcomes for the business considering Value, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation and Sustainability metrics
Drives value through supplier relationship management and regular quarterly business reviews (QBRs) using data such as Cost, Delivery performance (OTD), Quality (defect rates), Innovation (supplier led innovations) and Sustainability (gm2 material reduction)
Works with internal customers and suppliers to improve sourcing processes
Acts as a change agent and implements change management to deliver value
Establishes category metrics and savings targets, monitors performance, and communicates these to stakeholders including any budgetary impact
Manages supplier contracts, development and relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
Partners with cross functional departments such as Quality, Packaging and Bottling Operations to resolve quality issues and lead remediation discussions with suppliers
Provides category specific subject matter expertise and insights to internal clients and regular status updates of all projects to leadership
Remains current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts; identifies and communicates new technologies and solutions to key problems in the assigned spend areas
Leverages current and future business requirements, market intelligence, and historical spend to develop innovative category strategies that drive cost reduction, enterprise consistency, and business value
Drives improvement of procurement efficiency and effectiveness throughout Delicato
Collaborates effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives
Collaborates with the Buyers in the procurement of specified materials and services at optimum prices, terms, conditions, and quality to ensure the best value for business and customers as required
Maintains appropriate documentation to Comply with Food Safety, JOSE and Purchasing Policy
Issues RFPs, receives competitive bids, analyzes proposals, negotiates commercial agreements, and maintains compliance with the company’s purchasing policy
Other duties may be assigned

Non-Essential Duties

Minimum Requirements

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, management or related field or equivalent years of experience; MBA preferred
8+ years’ experience in supply chain, specifically sourcing and procurement Prior experience in beverage alcohol or CPG preferred

Certificates and Licenses

APICS, ISM, or CIPS certifications a plus

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Deep knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing processes, accounts payable principles, procedures, and standards
Detailed knowledge of TCO and how to effectuate them into category strategies
General understanding of Supply Chain Management tools
Must exhibit excellent communication skills, analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Strong ability to analyze multi-dimensional data and complex information
Continuous improvement mindset to constantly grow knowledge in the assigned categories
Experience working with Supply Chain and accounting ERP Systems (SAP, JDE, etc.) and automated procurement tools
Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite tools
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques
Expert in conducting spend & demand analysis
Expert in RFx development & execution
Common knowledge in contract planning and execution
Strong skills in procurement applications

Working Conditions

General office environment with occasional travel
Required to drive automotive equipment

Work Standards

Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $100,157.52 to $156,787.44. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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