Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

Department: Supply Chain

Provide strategic direction and manage procurement activities and staff for assigned set of stakeholders or item categories. Create and implement procurement strategies. Lead and coach through change management activities both within the department and with cross-functional stakeholders. Drive results through objective metrics and internal scorecards to ensure staff is strategically and tactically executing strategies, projects, and tactical delivery of needed results. Work closely with Procurement Leadership and peer Managers to improve overall department efficiency and results.
Leads and implements the required training of team members and ensures adherence to all policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Leads and implements career planning and personal development and ensures annual performance reviews are effective and completed on time.

Procurement Responsibilities:

Areas of influence of spend may include IT, MRO, Travel, Marketing, Winemaking support, Freight, and all areas of non-wine packaging items and services.
Create and measure monthly/yearly goals and objectives including cost savings, influence of spend, and supplier performance.
Create and execute procurement strategies based on company goals and objectives.
Participate in applicable capital equipment needs. Negotiate contracts and ensure all commercial terms and legal aspects meet the required needs of TFE.
Provide leadership of all innovation and cost savings initiatives and projects.

Adherence across the company to all procurement policies, procedures, and governmental regulations including Safe Quality Food Certifications.
Use appropriate tools to improve ease of doing business with procurement and system integration with suppliers

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement, Business, or Management or equivalent experience required. MBA preferred.

Years of Experience: 5-10 years of indirect strategic procurement experience. Five years experience in procurement or supply chain leadership positions preferred.
Abilties to create and maintain cross-functional partnerships on a daily basis
Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, SAP, MRP, AP systems, CMS, and MS Project
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and training skills
Hybrid/Office environment
Extensive computer work
Numerous projects in progress at any given time
The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location. TFE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, PTO, wellness programs and fertility and family building benefits. Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.