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Procurement Program Manager

Job in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93399, USA
Listing for: The Wonderful Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Development, Corporate Strategy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Lead planning, preparation, and execution of steering committee meetings with the CFO and procurement senior leadership from the business unit teams. Drive goal setting, planning, and other strategic projects in support of the steering committee and procurement leadership. Spearhead large scale, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives to drive transformational change within procurement. Prepare presentations for owners and senior leadership summarizing the impact of procurement’s efforts and outlining our plans.

Foster connections across teams and functions by planning events, coordinating conversations, and encouraging communication across groups. Execute cross-business unit cost savings projects for key categories and vendors. Lead and execute supplier communication and contract negotiation to secure favorable terms, drive cost savings, and ensure internal stakeholder requirements are met. Proactively generate ideas for potential projects. Lead cross-functional and cross-unit projects focused on improving processes, creating policies, and implementing tools to increase efficiency and efficacy of procurement.

Plan, prepare, and facilitate training sessions. Contribute and lead continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a highly visible, facilitation-heavy, and strategy-oriented role.
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
  • Significant experience presenting to large groups and senior leadership.
  • Strong sourcing and vendor management skills, including negotiations, contracting, and collaborative problem solving.
  • Experience gaining buy-in for and managing execution of complex cross-functional projects.
  • Ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Desire to foster connections across teams and groups.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Sourcing or Food/CPG experience a plus.
  • Flexibility for occasional travel ($100,000 - $110,000 per year and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will dependent upon skills and experience. Additional Information
    • Thriving Wellness Community:
      Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, 401k with match eligibility, 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, fitness reimbursements, library of on-demand fitness videos.
    • Career Advancement Opportunities:
      Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
    • Focused Learning and Development:
      Grow as a leader with extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
    • Empowering Mentorship Program:
      Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program.
    • Continuous Improvement Training:
      Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace.
    • Building a Healthy Society:
      Our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

      To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit
    • Giving Back to the Community:
      Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
    Company Overview

    Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held company dedicated to health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and…

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