Procurement Manager – Ingredients

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw material and ingredient sourcing across multiple manufacturing locations
• Work cross-functionally to secure supply and ensure cost competitiveness
• Monitor commodity markets and track sourcing performance metrics
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, negotiations, and market-driven purchasing decisions using TCO methodology
• Analyze, report, and forecast KPIs including PPV/IPV, savings, supplier performance, and more
• Identify and qualify new suppliers
• Implement supplier agreements and monitor compliance
• Manage supplier performance reviews, cost reduction initiatives, and issue resolution
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and other teams to support ingredient optimization
• Manage day-to-day activities and development of Procurement Analyst

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, economics, or related field
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in food, pet food, or agricultural commodities
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, supplier management, and sourcing strategies
• Experience managing RFx processes, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives
• Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), risk management, and supplier performance metrics
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Proficiency with data analysis and sourcing tools
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of their time