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DIRECTOR OF CROSS PLATFORM COLLABORATION, WBUR Program & Production

OSI Group

DIRECTOR OF CROSS PLATFORM COLLABORATION, WBUR Program & Production

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Under general supervision is responsible for sourcing and ordering ingredients or supplies necessary for all production at assigned facilities or for assigned product categories that meet established organization quality, cost and timing needs. Serves as primary company representative with vendors in assigned area of responsibility.

    • Job is an individual contributor.
    • Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
    • Working with facility, sales, quality and product development staff, identify qualifying vendors and make recommendations to management within established criteria. Engage with customers during product development phase or when issues arise as subject matter expert with regards to ingredient supply.
    • Manage vendor relationship by working with vendor representatives on quality, cost and delivery issues or new product needs; resolving simple to moderately complex issues while referring complex issues to next higher level.
      • Packaging, Corrugated, Trays, Paper supplies
      • Industrial Gases
      • Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Parts

    Review vendor contracts to ensure that contracts meet established organization standards; referring new or varied contracts for further legal review.

    • Must be comfortable with working with members of OSI and Vendor legal staff
    • Must be familiar with standard Terms and Conditions language

    Develop MSAs with vendors and identify opportunities to leverage size/volume to reduce cost.  

    Develop and recommend alternate sourcing strategies and vendors for use when primary vendor fails due to a variety of circumstances; decision to implement alternate source to be made by next higher level.

    Research and analyze pricing variances and develop and recommend action plans to ensure most favorable pricing under changing economic, availability, and production need circumstances.

    Identify external price and market indices for use in measuring internal buying, supplier performance, and market trends. Track internal and external data, develop performance reports, and prepare performance reports according to a routine schedule.

    This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Required Skills

    • BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

    Required Experience

    • 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
    • Excellent problem solving abilities.
    • Thorough understanding of food ingredient supply chain and their impact on organization needs.
    • Thorough understanding of the food manufacturing process and the role of supply chain within that process.
    • Ability to build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the internal organization and external vendors and customers.
    • Ability to influence and persuade where no direct authority exists.
    • Ability to present information and proposals to an audience.
    • Desire to work in a fast paced and a predictably volatile supply chain environment.
    • Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
    • Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
    • This role does not require any domestic travel
    • Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
    • Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for the duration of work hours.

     

    OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

  • Qualifications

    • BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.