Manager – Procurement Processes & Improvement

Description

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic‑owned companies in the country and the proud maker of two #1 brands:
El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller‑grill taquitos sold in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada. Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry‑leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food! The Manager, Procurement Processes and Improvement is a strategic leader responsible for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of key procurement processes.

This role will assess current processes, identify improvement opportunities, develop, and implement improvement plans. Working closely with Procurement Category Managers and functional stakeholders (Quality, Operations, Finance, and IT) this leader will gain alignment on industry best practices and champion change. This individual‑contributor reports to the Head of Procurement and is a key agent for change and improvement.

$130,000 – $145,000 per year DOE, bonus eligible.

• Oversee key procurement processes, including sourcing, materials requirement planning (MRP), inventory management, physical supply risk, and invoice settlement.
• Sourcing
  • Strategy selection.
  • Multi‑step sourcing process from requirements assessment to agreement negotiation.
• Material Requirement Planning
  • Champion an MRP culture within Procurement.
  • Master data management.
  • Establish standard MRP procedures in collaboration with IT.
• Inventory Management
  • Techniques to minimize on‑hand inventory while ensuring demand is met.
  • Safety stock management.
  • Obsolete material management.
• Physical Supply Risk
  • Establish risk mindset.
  • Maintain risk assessment tool.
  • Establish techniques to reduce supply risk.
• Invoice Settlement
  • Establish standard purchase order management in collaboration with IT.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the process is complementary across functional areas.
  • Report on process effectiveness and improvement via KPIs.
  • Continuously drive improvement.
  • Further the journey from reliance on individuals to systems and processes that endure team‑member changes.
  • Stay informed on industry best practices.
  • Address business needs as necessary outside of traditional working hours.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business‑related field and 5+ years of pertinent procurement experience in a CPG company. Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma and professional certifications are ideal.
• Demonstrated achievements in procurement process improvement.
• Deep MRP systems experience.
• Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders; keen understanding of best‑in‑class procurement processes.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Initiative‑taking mindset.
• Advanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Challenging the status quo; confident driving change initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office applications.