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Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager Come join a great leadership team in a growing food company! The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain function covering 4 food manufacturing plants. This includes managing procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution to ensure efficient and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods. The role ensures optimizing supply chain operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and customer service levels. They lead a cross-functional team and collaborates with internal and external partners to support continuous improvement and business growth. Ideal candidates will have the following: • BS degree • Minimum of 5 years progressive procurement/supply chain experience in a food manufacturing environment • In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing operations, perishable inventory management, and relevant regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, FSMA) • Experience with ERP and MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and forecasting tools • Familiarity with TPM, lean manufacturing ,or similar continuous improvement methodologies • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced environment Location: St Louis, MO