Associate Manager, Procurement Operations

The J.M. Smucker Co.

. Ensure reliable day-to-day operations and drive improvements to direct material Procurement processes, systems, data, and reporting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement processes and systems, with a strong focus on improving operational efficiency and data management. Proficient in leading cross-functional projects and delivering training while leveraging data visualization tools for reporting and analytics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Process ImprovementProject ManagementData Visualization (Spotfire, Tableau)ERP/Purchasing Systems (Oracle, SAP)Supply Chain Experience

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Hard Skills

Purchase-To-PaySupply Chain ManagementBusiness Process AnalysisSystem ConfigurationData ReportingAnalytical Problem SolvingRequirements GatheringBusiness Testing CoordinationTraining DevelopmentIntegration Validation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSpotfireTableauERP SystemsAutomated Workflows

Industry Keywords

Direct Material ProcurementCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Issues ResolutionBusiness Impact EvaluationCoaching and Mentoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure reliable day-to-day operations and drive improvements to direct material Procurement processes, systems, data, and reporting
Act as point of escalation for direct material Procurement system, process, data, and operational issues
Evaluate business impact and criticality of issues, coordinate resolution, and recommend next steps
Liaise between the IS team and business users when technical resources are required
Lead department and cross-functional projects and initiatives from planning through implementation into ongoing support
Translate business needs into clearly defined requirements for technical teams
Assist in basic configurations, monitoring, and validation of integrations and automated workflows
Provide knowledgeable recommendations and advice as a Procurement subject matter expert
Identify improvement opportunities and develop and implement practical solutions
Coordinate and run business testing for system upgrades and enhancements
Develop and deliver training, documentation, communications, and readiness for process and system changes
Support reporting and analytics development using Excel, Spotfire, Tableau, and other platforms
Facilitate setup and onboarding of new copackers
Build team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and mentoring Analysts and Senior Analysts
Partner with IS, Plant Operations, Supply Planning, Contract Manufacturing, Warehousing, Transportation, and Accounts Payable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of purchase-to-pay, supply chain, or relevant shared services experience
Ability to learn and thoroughly understand complex business processes, systems, and data
Project experience leading or contributing to end-to-end projects, including planning, execution, delivery, and hyper-care
Ability to critically/analytically think and problem solve with urgency and accuracy
Experience in Spotfire/Tableau or other data visualization tools
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Experience working with various supply chain processes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customer focus
Ability to handle multiple tasks across various functions and prioritize
Proficiency in ERP/purchasing systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Self-motivated; self-directed work style demonstrating ability to implement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Employee support for physical, emotional, and financial needs