Associate Manager-Finance

Overview Facilitate and enable all procurement needs for Plants, Co-packers, and Distribution centers. The team is a critical link between Global Procurement and the Manufacturing Network. Production needs cannot be met unless contracts, vendors, and materials are linked to facilities. Creation and Management of all contracts for Package Materials, Ingredients across multi business units. Ensure sourcing options can meet aggressive timelines and deliver on budget product launches Ensuring all contracts are sourced. This data feeds supplier requirements based on Demand Planning. Process any requests to set up vendors as needed for contracts Ad Hoc Reporting as needed (Global Procurement buyers, Supply Chain Finance Purchasing, Senior Leaders) Manage critical and high-volume categories. Responsibilities Cross-functional: Obtaining a higher degree of cooperation from Supply Chain BU Managers to consistently create the correct information for all Production Material Master Data Input Timely communication of price changes for all Direct Material Contracts from GP, GP Control Team Managing manufacturing plants needs while ensuring compliance and following protocol. Interaction with other teams including: Strategic Supply Management Team Purchasing Supply Chain Finance, category analysts, COE team. Data Maintenance teams Logistic Teams Manufacturing plants, co packers, Distribution Centers, storage facilities. Payables and Supplier Maintenance Supply Chain Project Managers, MRP Managers and Integration Managers Cost Accounting teams all Divisions Global Procurement Buyers Qualifications Key Skills/Experience Required Education qualification: Bachelors degree in relevant field/ MBA preferred Experience in contract Management/Payables/Procurement roles 6-9 years of experience in Procurement/Vendor Management SAP S4 Hands-on experience Able to work independently or as part of a team and takes initiatives Capable of managing multiple time-sensitive priorities simultaneously Detail-oriented; Methodological; organized in approach; and document maintenance Consistency with performance, curious to learn and explore Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language Ability to spot the errors and connect the dots Highly Collaborative: works well with others, including internal and external stakeholders to deliver results Excellent MS excel skills Differentiating Competencies Required Essential Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines Keen attention to detail and a High level of accuracy High sense of ownership;; Problem analysis and problem-solving skills Good to have Proven work experience in contract management roles in CPG industry