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Sourcing Manager North America Packaging

Bimbo Bakeries
$91,500 - $119,000
401(k)
United States, Texas, Irving
1735 North Story Road (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2026
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates *diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.* #LI-SO1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $91,500 - $119,000 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match Position Summary: The Sourcing Manager, Packaging is a key role in the North American Packaging Spend area and works collaboratively with various stakeholder groups across Canada and the US, including Packaging Technology, Operations, Quality, Finance and Marketing to create and implement strategic sourcing strategies, and productivity and innovation projects.You will provide procurement leadership, support and expertise in the areas of supplier negotiations and contract development for North America.In addition to supporting functional initiatives from a procurement perspective, you will also act as project-leader for cost-savings initiatives on behalf of the organizations, targeting annual cost reduction. Key Responsibilities: Develop and drive robust category management strategies resulting in tangible benefits to the bottom line and improved risk mitigation.Align closely with stakeholders.Build strategies by deeply understanding packaging categories, analyzing user needs, and identifying potential new supply sources. Analyze market trends and formulate coverage strategies based on changing market conditions.Provide input on key drivers, risk assessment, market conditions using both internal and external analysis.Present recommendations to senior leaders. Own PPV forecasting, budgeting, and performance management for assigned packaging categories. Running transparent tenders, developing multiple diverse sourcing options and constructing clear business proposals. Strong ability to turn data into insights and actions. Developing and implementing negotiation strategies. Negotiating purchase agreements with vendors that meet the needs of the business from a commercial and risk management perspective Providing strong leadership on assigned categories. Understand and communicate financial impacts.Strong communication skills.Manage vendor relationships and appraise vendor performance. Partnering with Global Procurement on implementing global strategies to achieve synergies and cost-reduction opportunities Meeting annual cost reduction targets in assigned categories. Identify and monitor cost savings initiatives that are contingent on key stakeholders' participation. Coordinate activities and reporting to keep projects on task. Partner with key cross functional partners and suppliers to achieve sustainable packaging roadmap and bring key packaging innovation to the business Resolve quality and supply issues by working closely with Food Safety, Operations, Bakery Tech and R&D. Education and Work History: University degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of procurement work experience, in a fast-paced organization Must possess excellent analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Team player capable of dealing with many internal and external stakeholders at various levels A highly energetic individual, that can multi-task and prioritize projects based on immediate business need Experience in project management dealing with tight timelines Proven leadership and change management experience Strong negotiation and contracting skills High proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, word) Knowledge and experience with Oracle Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-20%. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. >