Senior Manager, Supply Chain Procurement & Contract Manufacturing (Los Angeles)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

 

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.    

 

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

 

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager Supply Chain leads the Co-Man (Contract Manufacturing) function and critical functions of the Procurement function for the company, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain.   This highly visible leadership role ensures development and execution of procurement strategies, savings portfolios, and supplier management programs to support the manufacturing network.   Additionally, this role manages co-manufacturers as strategic suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service objectives are achieved. 

 

This role is both strategic and hands-on to building the team, improve systems, and focus on strategic partnerships (supplier and Co-man) to ensure successful execution, cost-efficient performance, and reliable supply to our valued customers.  The position will lead a team with responsibilities across both procurement and co-manufacturing operations and will work cross-functionally across the business to ensure alignment with supply chain, operations, quality, sales, inventory, SIOP, and innovation/marketing.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, or equivalent experience. 

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in field related to Procurement / Co-Man 

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. 

• Must have CPG Food manufacturing experience  

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. 

• High level of analytical ability, to resolve complex problems.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. 

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.  

• CPSM or CSCP certification preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Planning 

• Defines the Procurement and Co-Man strategy, in collaboration with the Director of Supply Chain, to achieve company goals and objectives.  

• Develops and executes plans of action and oversees implementation of sourcing and supplier management strategies.  

• Develops continuous improvement strategies to optimize Supplier/CoMan performance, cost efficiency, and cross-functional effectiveness.  

• Establishes and reinforces KPIs to measure supplier performance, procurement efficiency, and contract manufacturing effectiveness 

• Deep understanding of managing, hedging, and analyzing commodity markets and buying related to the supply plan for Hawaiian Host / Mauna Loa products. 

• Measures and assesses Supplier and Co-Man capacities in network and ability to support future growth. 

 

Procurement / Commodity Management 

• Oversees the sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations for all procurement categories including raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and manufacturing supplies.  

• Reviews, negotiates, and approves all purchase contracts and supply agreements to ensure favorable terms, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.  

• Leads supplier relationship management to ensure alignment with company expectations in cost, quality, and service. 

• Identifies sourcing opportunities, cost savings initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies across the supply base. 

• Responsible for ensuring procurement activities meet quality standards established by the FSQA team. 

• Indirectly oversees the transactional aspects of procurement and purchasing. 

 

Contract Manufacturing (Co-Man) Oversight 

• Oversees Contract Manufacturing operations by managing co-manufacturers as strategic suppliers within the procurement framework.  

• Leads negotiation and management of Co-Man contracts, including pricing, capacity, and service expectations. 

• Ensures co-manufacturers meet performance expectations related to cost, quality, delivery (OTIF), and compliance.  

• Partners with FSQA to ensure food safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance are maintained across all co-manufacturing partners.  

• Takes an active role in ensuring Food Safety is the first priority, including participation in FSQA audits and oversight. 

• Works with internal teams to ensure proper material coordination and inventory availability to meet production and delivery requirements.  

• Supports identification and onboarding of new contract manufacturing partners to meet capacity and business growth needs. 

 

Collaboration  

• Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure alignment and efficiencies in the procurement and demand planning process.  

• Identifies, establishes, and manages internal and external stakeholders related to the procurement and supplier performance.  

• Supports innovation initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams to source new materials and manufacturing capabilities.  

• Ensures effective communication and coordination with suppliers and co-manufacturers to support business objectives. 

 

Coaching and Development  

• Leads, develops, and supervises a team of direct reports with responsibilities across procurement and contract manufacturing.  

• Ensures direct reports have clear expectations, appropriate resources, and support to accomplish assigned tasks.  

• Provides ongoing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to build team capability and performance. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel could be up to 40% 

• Travel to supplier and co-manufacturing locations to support relationship management and operational oversight 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

• Regular attendance is required for the position. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit; use finger dexterity; use vision and hearing; use eye-hand coordination; frequently required to stand; walk; occasionally required to pull less than 25 pounds; lift 25-50 pound; carry 25-50 pounds; stair climb; bend; forward reach; overhead reach; grasp handle; seldom required to push; squat; kneel; stoop; crouch; twist; side bend.  

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• The position requires constant verbal and written communication to co-workers, external suppliers; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading. Receiving verbal instructions; receiving written instructions; occasionally visit/work at different worksites.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. 

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually light.  

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Company‑paid life & disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee product discounts

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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