Manager, Procurement Indirects

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you

• Culture
  - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance
  - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security
  - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development
  - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support
  - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards
  - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

We are seeking aManager, Procurement Indirectsto join our team. As aManager, Procurement Indirects, you will be accountable for developing and executing sourcing and category management strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, supply continuity, and operational excellence across indirect spend categories. This role serves as a strategic business partner to cross-functional stakeholders, delivering enterprise value through procurement leadership, supplier management, and data-driven decision making.

This role requires you to be onsite four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

• Salary Range
  :$89,000 - $120,000

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that align with operational, financial, and risk management objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, from planning through implementation.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts to deliver value, service excellence, and cost optimization.
• Partner with operations and functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships through performance metrics, scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier performance, and procurement data to support informed business decisions.
• Drive procurement governance, savings initiatives, process improvements, and procurement transformation efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading RFx processes, supplier negotiations, evaluations, and supplier selection initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to quantify business value.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.