Ice Cream Associate Procurement Manager - Collaborative Manufacturing

Title:

Ice Cream Associate Procurement Manager – Collaborative Manufacturing

Scope:
Full-time position;
International sponsorship and relocation (local or international) are not available.

Location:

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, South Burlington. Preference given to NJ or VT based, but open to additional TMICC factory locations.

Terms:

This role supports the procurement program and is a project position expected to last 18 to 24 months. At project completion, the intent is to reintegrate into a BAU role where possible, subject to business needs.

The Associate Procurement Manager – Collaborative Manufacturing (CM) executes procurement strategies across third‑party manufacturing partners supporting the North America Ice Cream business. The role ensures contract manufacturers deliver against service, cost, quality, and innovation objectives while enabling flexibility, resilience, and speed‑to‑market.

• E2E ownership of supplier relationships; first point of contact for internal/external stakeholders, ensuring OTIF performance across KPIs (service, cost, quality).
• Own Supplier P&L: financial analysis of the portfolio, including price benchmarking and landed cost analysis, design and implement savings plans with each supplier for continuous improvement, analyze quarterly price updates and challenge suppliers with market intelligence data.
• Support Innovation Sourcing: assist the Line Manager with the tendering process and subsequent analysis of prices and commercials, including supplier discussions and visits.
• Lead New CM Onboarding: lead E2E onboarding of new suppliers across various systems, ensuring master data accuracy and flawless execution.
• Forecast Champion: provide input for price forecasting of raw materials, packaging materials, and conversion costs.
• Contract Management: create and update contracts in Contract Lifecycle Management workflows.
• Drive and lead implementation of cost savings based on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, directed buying activities, and supplier compliance, and manage approval of savings projects in system.
• Cross‑Functional Partnering: work with Planning, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams; support SAP/master data and reporting accuracy; ensure GMP and compliance standards are met.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain (procurement, planning, operations) or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPG/food experience preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Supplier management, negotiation, forecasting, project management, financial acumen, SAP/data skills, advanced Excel, stakeholder management.
• Action oriented, self‑starter, comfortable in an agile environment, able to represent the company to external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other teams to achieve shared goals and hold teams and peers accountable for delivering results.
• Willingness to travel 10‑30% of time.

• Market‑competitive pay with performance‑related rewards; bonus eligible.
• Flexible working arrangements and support for health, wellbeing and life outside work.
• Time off to rest and recharge.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (where applicable).
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
• Health‑related savings and spending accounts.
• Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan.
• Additional employee perks such as corporate discounts, commuter or learning support.

Pay range: $88,600 to $133,000.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at the establishment.