Director Procurement
The Hershey Company | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey | |
Nov 08, 2024 | |
Director Procurement Posted Date: Oct 14, 2024 Requisition Number: 123275 Job Location: Hershey, PA Role Overview The Director Procurement is responsible for overseeing the development, procurement and implementation of packaging solutions. This role ensures that packaging meets quality, cost, and sustainability standards while aligning with Hershey's strategic goals. Accountabilities Strategic Planning/Category Management: Develop and implement packaging strategies that align with Hershey's overall supply chain and procurement objectives across $500M portfolio spend. Leadership & Change Management: Foster a collaborative environmental that drives accountability across the teams and categories. Focus on strategic vision that will allow teams to execute the plans and continuous improvement. Data & Technology - Partner with our Procurement COE to move our procurement technology roadmap forward. Qualifications Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term packaging strategies that align with business goals and market trends. This includes anticipating future needs and proactively addressing potential challenges. Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. This includes mentoring, coaching, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Collaboration: Partner with our Procurement Center of Excellence on moving our digital procurement roadmap forward ensuring the packaging strategic plan aligns with our Data and Technology environment. Experience & Education Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred. Experience: At least 10 years of experience in packaging, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within the CPG industry. Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives and vendor management is highly desirable. #LI-SW1 |