Director, MRO Procurement

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals products are the only ROC sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at .OverviewThe Director, MRO Procurement will manage a $150M spend profile in MRO supporting US operations, to maximize value. In addition, this role is responsible for MRO Materials Management, including the planning, inventory management, and storage of MRO spare parts and materials, with the goal of optimizing parts inventory which is estimated at $150M.The Director, MRO Procurement reports to the Sr. Director, Global Procurement. This role will be required to work collaboratively with Vice Presidents, plant General Managers, members of the Engineering Department and with numerous other departments/leaders across the organization, including Maintenance, Plant Operations, and Supply Chain Services in support of MRO Materials Management. In addition, this role has a number of both direct and indirect reports, leads by example as a pillar within the organization, and maintains positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.Detailed Roles and ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains systematic, analytical and results-based methods for savings, monitoring supplier's performance, and sourcing effectiveness; communicates these results to appropriate stakeholders as neededWorks closely with the business and implements new global sources of supply that align with the current business strategiesManages current contract portfolio and assists with implementation and on-going management of new sourcing initiativesManages new large construction jobsWorks cohesively with existing manufacturing facilitiesIdentifies maverick spend and additional contract utilization opportunitiesDevelops and manages project-specific procurement plansLeverages volume across major spend items (driving processes at the highest possible level while identifying additional leveraging opportunities)Analyzes and reports on commodity and supplier performance against goals and objectivesLeads negotiation efforts on purchase agreements and vendor contracts while delivering quality, on time supply, service, cost containment, and process improvementSets negotiating plans and negotiates agreements for key materialsDevelops and implements risk management strategiesDevelops and implements feedback mechanisms to determine customer satisfaction levels; responds to issues and concerns while collaborating with teams in managing alliance supplier effortsProperly reports progress of work initiatives to resolve internal roadblocks and follows internal escalation procedures when necessary to ensure targeted savings are achievedCoordinates supplier rankings and reviews; develops comparison models for index-based contractsLeads MRO Materials Management, including the development of MRO inventory strategies (deterministic and statistical replenishment) to optimize working capital for spare parts and materialsManages Managers supporting MRO materials in accordance with the company’s established policies and proceduresDevelops processes and metrics for continuous improvement of MRO materials planning and inventory performanceDirects comprehensive data analysis for MRO materials planning and inventory strategiesCommunicates MRO supply risk, root cause, and stock-out mitigation to Senior Management as well as Maintenance and OperationsDirects the review of slow-moving or obsolete MRO material for disposalEnsures MRO inventory is maintained in clean, safe environments and adheres to all internal and external policies (housekeeping, layout, quality hold, material quarantine)Interprets and presents monthly or annual MRO inventory and working capital reports to Senior Management, including corrective actions when requiredEducation and/or ExperienceREQUIRED:8 or more years of applicable capital equipment, plant operations, plant services, manufacturing, and/or purchasing experienceDemonstrated track record of success in large, complex international companiesDemonstrated ability to successfully handle contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and markets forecastingSolid understanding and experience with packaging equipment procurementSolid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, and warehouse/storeroom management as applied to MRO spare parts and materialsExperience using Procurement and Sourcing modules (preferably SAP & Ariba)PREFERRED:Experience working with SAP is highly preferredCPM and/or CPIM certification is highly preferredKnowledge of manufacturing in the Food & Beverage industryExperience/knowledge of Contract Law, Lean Operations, and BenchmarkingExperience with SAP IM suite and MRO inventory optimization toolsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required, or;Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYYes – this position has both direct and indirect reports, including Managers supporting MRO materialsTrains and develops direct reportsCounsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career developmentSets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountableCoaches and counsels direct reports on performance issuesConducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and companyMonitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivityPlans, schedules, and assigns workloadsCoordinates workflow and procedures to maximize serviceArranges for cross training of direct reports to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functionsESSENTIAL CAPABILITIESExcellent leadership and strategic thinking skillsExcellent communication, change management and project management skillsAbility to calmly handle ambiguity (i.e. changing market conditions, function with limited knowledge and incomplete picture, etc.)Ability to negotiate price, terms and volume levels with suppliersAbility to make sound business decisions and set priorities according to the best interests of the businessAbility to identify and implement long term projects with a strategic focusAbility to drive results (beat market, plan and constant cover as deliverables to the business)Ability to successfully implement new processes, systems and initiativesAssists with budget reporting for finance and Senior Staff (must have a solid understanding of Financial Accounting)Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)REQUIRED COMPETENCIESCore Competencies:Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.Establishes Trust – Takes responsibility for actions and behaviors. Influences change based off of partner feedback.Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.Results Orientation & Accountability – Anticipates changes that need to be made in response to various circumstances. Acts as a leader for others when adapting.Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.Category Management – Uses spend analytics and market research to make decisions and guide the category. Collaborates with suppliers on any strategy.Negotiation & Contract Management – Leads negotiations using appropriate tactics. Negotiation results in positive outcomes for the business. Thinks creatively to optimize deals with suppliers.Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – Proactively monitors supplier performance, creates new relationships with suppliers, determines suppliers for collaboration or strategic opportunities.Stakeholder Management – Identifies new stakeholders. Engages stakeholders. Ensures all stakeholders are aligned.Individual Contributor:Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.Manager (of people and/or function):Change Management – Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes.Develops Others – Creates development tools like mentorship programs to grow department. Empowers team to grow skillsets and creates an employee-focused environment.Strategic Mindset – Able to think critically to solve problems and achieve goals. Generates and utilizes insights.Location of RoleWest Palm Beach, FloridaWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.