JOB FILLED - Sourcing Manager

Job Description: 

Harris Tea Company is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated candidate with an entrepreneurial attitude to work as a Sourcing Manager – Botanicals and Specialty Ingredients in our global procurement team.

The Sourcing Manager will be a subject matter expert in herbs/botanicals used in tea bag applications and responsible for efficient buying of botanicals and flavors, driving innovation in close collaboration with R&D, as well as ensuring continuity of supply in line with forecast and agreed costs. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing supplier relationships which will involve domestic and international travel.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where priorities can often change and therefore are able to adapt accordingly. With excellent attention to detail, and an analytical approach to your work, you will be organized and able to prioritize effectively. You will also be someone who pro-actively grabs opportunities to create solutions.

The Sourcing Manager, as part of the global procurement team, will work closely with Production, QC, Accounting, Sales and the R&D teams thereby contributing to the overall successful operation and growth of the company. An excellent communicator, you will be skilled at building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal colleagues and all external partners. You will also be adept at negotiating and influencing with all stakeholders, and innovative with identifying supply solutions.

This is a full-time opportunity with competitive pay and benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, EAP, company paid Life/STD/LTD, 401(K) with employer match, paid vacation, pad holidays, and paid sick time.

At Harris Tea, we believe in fulfilling our corporate mission to elevate the everyday and go one step higher for our employees and customers alike. The key ingredient for our success comes from our team. People drive our business through commitment, creativity, and innovation. Our strategy is to find, grow, and keep talented people seeking to gain challenging and rewarding careers. These qualities help us achieve and exceed our customer expectations. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes accountability and growth.

Locations – Moorestown, NJ; Marietta, GA; Ferndown/New Castle, UK; Izmir, Turkey

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, buying strategy for both botanical and specialty ingredients
  • Develop and maintain a database of suppliers for both botanical and specialty ingredients
  • Organize and oversee supplier agreements, bring your knowledge of material origins to replace and substitute materials
  • Optimize supplier options using market intelligence, seasonality, and origin characteristics
  • Maintain internal systems and reports and ensure continuity of supply to meet our key business targets
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging herbs and specialty ingredient suppliers by attending educational workshops, reading industry professional publications, establishing personal networks, and keeping abreast of the relevant industry developments
  • Assist other members of the management team with special projects as needed
Education: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Botany or Agriculture or a related field
Qualifications: 
  • Certification in supply chain management, logistics or business studies will be a plus (or an equivalent)
  • 5+ years of prior experience in procurement of botanicals and flavors. Supply chain knowledge of systems and processes from supplier to consumer would also be beneficial
  • It is desirable to have buying experience gained within the food industry, with a strong preference to tea industry
  • Knowledge of plant cultivation, and harvesting techniques and their relationship with product quality would be advantageous in this role. Ability to identify most herbs, and willing to learn more
  • Proficient in basic computer programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent negotiation skills
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Last Resume Date: 
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 6:16am