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ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /p pAt Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox's Burton's, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we're loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people.
Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.
/p pToday, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries.
Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.
/p pIn the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach's®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®.
In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100.
And, in France, Carambar Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry's.
A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago.
Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and RD facilities.
/p pDue to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
/p h3bWant to make an impact?
/b /h3 pTechnology powers Ferrara's transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business.
Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact.
This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.
/p pThe IT Product Manager for Procurement is a key role within Information Technology at Ferrara Candy Company.
Ferrara's success and strategic growth initiatives drive our aggressive IT agenda.
The IT Product Manager acts as a specialist within several business process areas.
As such, the role works closely with our business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions that consistently add value to our business.
/p pThe IT Product Manager will work directly with Business leaders, IT Leaders and external Service Providers actively facilitating the delivery of solutions.
A keen understanding of the goals and objectives of the Sales functions is required.
This Product Manager ensures that the support mechanisms are in place for system users and that we have the ability to extend, integrate and optimize the platform.
/p pThe assigned business areas are Procurement, Indirect Spend, Contracts and Supplier Information Management.
Representative technologies include, SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, Open Text as well as Procure to Pay Suites such as SAP Business Network (SAP Ariba), Ariba Guided Buying Invoicing,



Ariba Commerce Automation, Ariba Catalogs, Ariba Strategic Sourcing, Ariba Supplier Lifecyle Performance (SLP) /p h3bWays you will make a difference /b /h3 pbBusiness Partnership: /b /p ul liWork directly with leaders and managers within Supply Chain, Purchasing and Accounts Payable to develop the digital transformation strategy that matches Ferrara's business objectives and growth strategies.
/li liBuild a partnership and relationship that adds value to the business through proactive management of enabling technologies.
/li liCollaborate with business users to identify and define detailed process requirements and use cases.
/li liEnable best in class analytics for the Procurement function.
/li liAssess risk in business areas not adequately supported by technology.
/li liFacilitate the prioritization of projects, programs and enhancements.
/li liDevelop recommendations, solution concepts and business cases for new investments.
/li /ul pbProject Leadership Solution Design and Delivery: /b /p ul liProvide visibility of IT projects that affect the Procurement team and their adjacent business functions.
Clearly communicate risks, issues and action plans.
/li liManage all aspects of the project portfolio within the assigned business area.
/li liEffectively communicate the results and status of projects during various stages of their life cycle.
/li liIn certain cases, it will be necessary to directly manage and lead projects of medium complexity.
/li liEnsure that the teams are in place (both internal and external) to deliver technology-based solutions.
/li liProvide consultation during all phases of the development of solutions.
/li liExecute deliverables and tasks to build the solution, collaborating across process areas and enabling teams such as testing, security, and data.
/li liSupport quality management reviews to ensure the product design and related work products meet requirements.
/li liAssist in System Integration Testing, including test execution and defect resolution.
/li liWork closely with internal IT resources and external service providers to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
/li liManage issues and elevate as necessary when projects within the portfolio are at risk in terms of Scope, Timelines and Budgets.
/li /ul pbExternal Partner Management /b /p ul liEnsure that our strategic partners operate as an extension of the Ferrara team and are acting in the best interests of Ferrara.
/li liProactively manage and elevate as necessary situations where our external partners are not meeting our needs and delivering on their commitments.
/li liSeek thought leadership from our external partners.
/li liUnderstand the application architecture and essential elements of how application design and configuration meet the needs of the business.




/li liMeet our Service Level Agreements when it comes to break/fixes and system bugs.
Apply ITIL methods to managing incidents.
/li liUtilize our existing technological investments before investing in other solutions that could be redundant.
/li liUnderstand the full implications of application security and compliance ensuring that our People, Processes and Technologies are compliant and meet all relevant audit requirements.
/li /ul h3bSkills that will make you successful /b /h3 ul liDynamic and enthusiastic personality combining flexibility and creativity.
/li liStrong communicator with the ability to translate high-level unstructured ideas and requests quickly into a level of detail that can be easily matched to our current system capabilities.
/li liProven experience developing project plans and leading projects to completion.
/li liProven ability to build and maintain successful relationships across business partners, external partners and the wider IT community.
/li liStrong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
/li liAble to conduct research into issues and products as required.
/li liAbility to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-moving environment and make sound decisions.
/li liAbility to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
/li liHighly self-motivated and directed.
/li /ul h3bExperiences that will support your success /b /h3 ul li5+ years of experience delivering solutions within Supply Chain with a focus on Procurement.
/li li5+ years of experience configuring and supporting applications such as SAP ECC and/or S/4 HANA (MM/PP Modules), SAP Ariba and/or other Procure-to-Pay systems.
/li liInvolvement in MA related integrations is a plus.
/li liBachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university or 5+ years of IT and business/industry work experience.
/li liExperience in M A and Divestiture activities is a plus.
/li liPrior success managing external IT service providers to deliver solutions.
/li /ul h3bWhat We Offer /b /h3 pAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
Eligible employees may also receive an annual premio based on company performance.
Learn more about our benefits at /p h3bCompensation /b /h3 pThe salary range for this role is $112,278 - $157,189 annually.
/p h3EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /h3 pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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