.Job Location: El Salto, JaliscoSummary:This position has responsibility to provide global management of assigned packaging categories and outsourced operations. The scope of this management includes the following key activities: Supplier Relationship Management for packaging materials, supply market expertise and financial analysis, category strategy development and execution for supply continuity aligned with ESG goals including sustainability and strategic sourcing.Execute aforementioned through cross-functional alignment and supplier enablement. Work globally and externally to gather and share insights, best practices, and provide total cost optimization. Accountable for achieving financial targets associated with packaging materials including material budget setting & attainment, risk mitigation, CI pipeline & delivery, and dispute resolutions. Defines risk management techniques via supply and market expertise e.G. hedging, sole supply mitigation, offshore vs onshore material sourcing.Defines and owns the relationship management approach for packaging material suppliers. Understands industry BPO best practices and aligns the organization around the strategic management of the supplier. Works intimately with Global Design and Graphics Packaging Development. Negotiates and implements a long-term contractual relationship which drives operational performance and joint value creation. Monitors KPIs and corrective actions.Responsibilities:MATERIAL PROCUREMENTNegotiate prices with approved vendors to obtain high quality, lowest possible cost material that meet Hershey's requirements and specifications with main focus on El Salto operations. Evaluate alternative suppliers as required to maintain competitive pricing.Lead cost saving project generation and implementation in relevant materials to improve product competition. Track and deliver on cost saving objectives.Support innovation product development. Assist internal customers to identify requirements, specifications and provides support to facilitate at the development stage so as to ensure availability of products.SUPPLIER MANAGEMENTManaging, assessing and evaluating suppliers and provide periodical supplier performance report. Supplier Relationship Management for packaging materials.Supply market expertise and financial analysis.Category strategy development and execution for supply continuity aligned with ESG goals including sustainability.Strategic sourcing and business contingency plans.POLICY & PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTATIONEnsure all purchases are conducted in compliance with Hershey Global Procurement Policy with proper documentation, processes and meet company systems requirements.Ensure the practice of the Hershey's Code of Ethical Business Conduct.Education:Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent
