Procurement Manager Ingredients

About the role

You will manage the purchasing of Cocoa, Tomato Paste, Food Chemicals and Plant Based Proteins with consideration to price, quality, logistics, reliability, and supply continuity. You will perform market analysis, supplier management, negotiations, contract strategy and execution, master data stewardship, reporting, and lead category buyers. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify value opportunities, develop supply strategies, improve processes, and maintain strong supplier and internal relationships that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate complex requests for assigned categories using an understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, risk mitigation, and logistics
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, pricing, and adherence to specifications
• Build an understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes, and constraints to support continuous improvement
• Lead sourcing projects and foster relationships with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Guide business process improvements and support digital technology strategy and adoption
• Drive effective communication and collaboration to influence stakeholders and support change in a dynamic market environment
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor key performance indicators to improve supply chain performance
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Business Administration preferred
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, commodity management, or finance
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with the capacity to influence stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Working knowledge of market economics, cost structures, and value analysis
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development and execution
• Intermediate Excel skills; SAP and Power BI experience preferred
• Experience leading teams and developing talent

Qualifications

• Number of Days in Office: 3
• Compensation Pay Range: $109,000 - $159,000

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities