PSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /ppFor more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023. /ph3bJob Location: Chicago /b /h3pThis role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person/remote role. /ph3bWant to make an impact? /b /h3pFerrara is growing fast and with it the Procurement organization. Procurement is undergoing some major transformation. Ferrara is seeking a new Procurement Service Center leader to help establish a new team within Procurement. Leader will help transition the business to using new Procurement Service Center processes. /ph3bWays you will make a difference /b /h3ulliEstablish and manage KPIs for success of Procurement Service Center. /liliManage team of purchasers, buyers, and analysts /liliUtilizing change management principles, help business transition to using new processes and policies for business to transition to using the newly created /liliProcurement Service who will receive purchase requirements from business functions, verify details, obtain approvals, and convert requisitions into POs for agreed purchasing categories /liliResponsible for the creation, amending, and closing of POs, ensuring compliance with policies and budget constraints /liliMaintain communication with suppliers from initial contact through order fulfillment, addressing queries, and ensuring timely delivery /liliCoordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure accurate execution of POs and address any discrepancies or changes /liliResolve vendor invoice discrepancies by liaising with suppliers and finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing /liliEnsure timely payments to suppliers and support the goods receipt process by verifying items against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies /li /ulh3bSkills that will make you successful /b /h3ulliManagement Experience /liliSAP / Ariba /liliData Analytics /liliPO Lifecycle Management /liliCross-Functional Collaboration /liliThree-Way Matching /liliReturn Process Knowledge /li /ulh3bExperiences that will support your success /b /h3ulliPreference for 10 years’ experience in matrixed organizationulliMinimum 3 years of purchasing experience, including how to make a PO and managing a three-way match /liliMinimum 5 years SAP experience, exposure to Ariba Procurement system strongly preferred /li /ul /liliMinimum 5 years’ experience managing a team /lili5 years of experience presenting to Executives /li /ulh3bWhat We Offer /b /h3pAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits @. /ph3bCompensation /b /h3pThe salary range for this position is $162,000 to $226,800 annually. /pp#LI-AG1 /ppFerrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and RD facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at or. /ph3EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /h3pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr