Director of Sourcing, Packaging

WHO WE ARE

At Ghirardelli, we’re on a mission to become a one billion dollar brand and beyond. We want to be every consumer’s first choice of premium chocolate, and we believe we can do that through our products and the way we do business, which are all inspired by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. We are a company committed to both personal and professional growth and believe that each employee contributes directly to Ghirardelli's growth and success.

The Director of Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for Packaging across Ghirardelli and Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), overseeing price forecasting and budgeting, collaborating across functions to support the development and launch of new products, leading cost-saving initiatives, and advancing responsible sourcing and supplier social responsibility in alignment with the Lindt Responsible Sourcing Program.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy Development and Execution

• Develop category strategies for packaging, focusing on cost, quality, and supplier alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in packaging materials sourcing.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for quality, cost, and supply assurance.

Site Leadership

• Represent Procurement as a strategic partner at Ghirardelli by fostering collaboration with all functions to ensure their needs are consistently met.
• Actively address and resolve local concerns related to Procurement, promoting alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the local Procurement team, empowering them to excel and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Contract Negotiation

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing, balancing quality, risk management, and cost objectives.
• Develop and manage robust contracts that support long-term supplier relationships and protect the company's interests.
• Ensure that all contract terms align with legal and compliance requirements, as well as the organization’s procurement strategies.

Forecasting, Budget Management, and Finance Collaboration

• Oversee procurement price forecasting processes to support accurate operational planning and budgeting, working closely with Finance for alignment.
• Monitor budget expenditures and analyze variances.

Cost-Savings Program and Execution

• Drive a comprehensive cost-savings program through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value-design initiatives.
• Track and report on cost savings, communicating achievements and goals with stakeholders.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring continuous improvement in quality, service, and efficiency.

Digitalization Roadmap and Best Practice Implementation

• Collaborate with Lindt Group Procurement to drive the digitalization roadmap, implementing best practices and innovative tools in procurement.
• Deploy new technologies and systems to enhance process efficiency, data visibility, compliance, and decision-making.

Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

• Support global sustainability efforts by implementing the Lindt Responsible Sourcing approach.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to align on responsible sourcing practices, achieving targets for sustainable raw materials and packaging.
• Execute decarbonizations projects in close partnership with Packaging Engineering, reducing environmental impact, and supporting company sustainability goals.

Supplier Performance Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with QA, Supply Planning, and Packaging Engineering to ensure supplier performance meets quality and service standards.
• Implement supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews, working closely with suppliers on improvement plans.

Supply Risk Management and Planning Collaboration

• Lead the implementation of a supply risk management program to mitigate risks and ensure continuity across the supply chain.
• Collaborate closely with the Planning team to develop and maintain a supply plan that supports business objectives and minimizes supply disruptions.
• Identify potential supply risks and develop contingency plans to protect the organization from supply interruptions or volatility.

New Product Development

• Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions in packaging driving faster product development, differentiation, and sustainable growth.

Leadership and People Management

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of three, fostering high-performance and collaborative environment culture.
• Possess strong leadership and influential skills to collaborate effectively across functions, ensuring alignment and driving results in a matrixed environment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving category sourcing management and sourcing strategy, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading and managing procurement teams, with demonstrated success in team development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prior experience managing packaging category.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, responsible sourcing practices, digital procurement tools, and supply risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be able to work seated or stand for at least 8 hours
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail
• Works in a regular office environment
• 25% travel required

Salary: $162213 - $210856 / year