Sr Associate, Procurement

What You'll Do

• Support sourcing projects for raw materials and packaging components, from market research through supplier selection and contracting
• Run competitive bidding processes across key ingredient and packaging categories, evaluating suppliers on cost, quality, capacity, and reliability
• Track and analyze raw material commodity markets (dairy proteins, sweeteners, grains, oils, packaging substrates, etc.) to identify cost risks and savings opportunities
• Maintain cost models that quantify savings opportunities and support procurement decisions with data
• Support annual and quarterly COGS optimization initiatives
• Assist with day-to-day supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, supply agreements, and performance tracking
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions align with product specs, quality standards, and commercialization timelines
• Maintain organized documentation of supplier contracts, pricing benchmarks, and project trackers
• Monitor industry trends, supply chain disruptions, and competitive dynamics to proactively flag risks and opportunities

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related function within CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products
• Demonstrated experience running competitive bidding processes and negotiating with suppliers
• Strong analytical skills - comfortable building cost models, analyzing market data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Familiarity with raw material and commodity ingredients relevant to food manufacturing (proteins, sweeteners, grains, fats/oils, packaging)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings to cross-functional partners
• Comfortable engaging suppliers directly — calls, site visits, whatever it takes
• A self-starter mentality with a bias toward action; comfortable operating with limited oversight in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP or procurement platforms is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Bonus eligibility
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance (50% covered for dependents)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Catered lunch in office
• Dog friendly office
• Unlimited cereal