Our Company:
Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors.

The role:
At Congo Brands we are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest products to our customers.The Director of Strategic Sourcing will be a key member of the Supply organization leading the cost management and packaging/ingredient purchasing strategy for Congos RTD, RTE and Sports Nutrition businesses. This role is highly collaborative as it will partner with third-party manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and internal stake holders across all departments. The individual in this position should be able to embed their processes across all CPG purchasing categories, while building out the framework internally for routine Procurement practices. Commodity and price risk management experience is highly preferred.

Key responsibilities:
o Track and manage all Material Supply & Conversion Agreements across the network.
o Identify, anticipate, and manage business opportunities/risks within existing/new Agreements.
o Develop and lead negotiation strategies for Supply Agreements (in conjunction and aligned to the Congo Leadership Teams goals).
o Develop long term material category strategies aligned to business goals.
o Lead the strategic sourcing process for existing and new: Raw & Pack component category requirements.
o Set sourcing structure & schedule across raw & pack categories in aligned to contract cycles.
o Market research and industry analysis- conduct in depth market analysis, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
o Ensure contingency/ dual sourcing plans are in place for each packaging & raw material category.
o Manage supplier relationships and report & track KPIs across (Cost/ Quality/ Service/ Value Add) to provide feedback and report performance on the Congo account.
o Provide financial insight to budget, monthly PPV and other key financial information.
o Manage variable pricing models for raw & pack materials in conjunction with Finance.
o Ensure Raw & Pack supplier base capabilities meet business needs to support the Innovation pipeline requirements- minimal CAPEX, speed to market, competitive COGS.
o Generate a pipeline of cost savings projects that exceed COGS targets and support the financial competitiveness of future innovation needs.
o Ensure all existing/future ingredients and package materials are available to support product introductions, renovations, and ongoing production requirements.
o Interact closely with the External Manufacturing Director and Supply Leadership teams.

o Other duties as required.

Key skills and experience required:
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business-related fields.
8-10+ years of Direct Procurement (Food/Beverage or CPG industry, REQUIRED).
Excellent collaborator and relationship builder; internal and external.
Effective at establishing trust- building effective business relationships- and getting things done through others.
Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
Excellent planning, root cause analysis/problem solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Has a demonstrated passion that align with the core values of Congo Brands.
Experience with NetSuite a plus.
The role requires the individual to work on-site in Louisville, Kentucky.

Employee benefit details:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, HSA / FSA / Dependent Care FSA
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Free product
• AND MUCH MORE