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Connect Staffing, Inc. seeks anIn-Flight Supply Chain Commodity Managerfor a long-term contract role with a top corporate employer in Atlanta. This individual is responsible for managing the procurement of ingredient foods including but not limited to proteins, dairy, and baked goods products utilized by our client's In-Flight department. The Commodity Manager (CM) will support the Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) with prioritizing strategic sourcing initiatives to meet operational and commercial objectives critical to the development, modification, and upkeep of our clients Ingredient Food Program. This position will work closely with the General Manager (GM) and Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to integrate short- and long-term business unit strategies, develop commodity sourcing strategies, monitor food commodity markets, and lead the implementation and execution of those strategies. The CM will work with a range of stakeholders across OBS, Finance and Marketing to enable our client to deliver exceptional customer experiences through partnerships in the food industry. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering year-over-year savings utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations
• Assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager with the execution of the sourcing strategies, including RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms for major contracts, etc.
• Reviews and considers supplier risk profiles and manages relationships with strategic suppliers
• Manages supplier performance and innovation value initiatives and creates change implementation plans as needed
• Leads periodic supplier business reviews with the business unit; supports Executive engagements with key strategic suppliers and periodic initiative updates that require Executive level approval and/or strategic alignment
• Manages regular business updates and performance reporting
• Monitoring supplier performance and leading corrective action procedures when necessary
• Assist Strategic Sourcing Manager with developing award scenarios and Savings Benefits (SBS) based on results of sourcing event
• Managing the day-to-day relationship with strategic suppliers and internal business units
• Managing and tracking internal implementation and contract compliance
• Managing and tracking food facility assessments and database
• Identification and implementation of product cost reduction, SKU rationalization, and optimal user experience opportunities
• Implement and manage product showcase(s), including sample collection, showcase setup, scorecard development and summary
• Involved in understanding and evaluating materials and processes that are key to our clients sustainability efforts
• Identification and implementation of best sourcing practices Lead, Manage, and Develop Team
• Lead and participate in appropriate workforce planning, selection, and development activities
• Drive an awareness of supplier expectations and requirements within the organization to foster goals
• Assist with developing and managing best practice processes and timeline management within SCM and other Business Units
• Manage reporting requirements to effectively manage strategic category information; communicate success stories and lessons learned
• Participate in key client business meetings (e.g., key vendor meetings, menu team meetings, financial planning meetings)
• Effectively work with all organizational levels required for continuous improvements and commitment to shareholder value creation
• Some travel may be required