Senior Manager, Procurement

June 5, 2026

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Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Procurement plays a critical role on the Supply Chain team, responsible for defining and driving procurement strategy across ingredients and raw materials to support both core business operations and innovation initiatives.
This role owns end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes—ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and alignment with company growth objectives.
This leader partners cross-functionally with R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Materials Planning, Finance, Sustainability, and Legal to shape sourcing strategies, assess tradeoffs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that inform key business decisions.
The Senior Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities across a dynamic supply environment.

Requirements:

8+ years of experience across supply chain, operations, or related fields, including 5+ years of direct procurement or strategic sourcing experience
Proven track record of owning and driving procurement or sourcing strategy in a complex, cross-functional environment
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and clear communication of tradeoffs and risks
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information
Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned to business growth and operational needs
Experience leading supplier negotiations and contract execution in partnership with Legal
Experience partnering with Quality/QA to implement supplier quality standards and resolve supplier performance issues
Strong organizational and operational discipline, with high attention to detail and structured documentation practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights
Ability to operate with high ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
High integrity and strong ethical standards
ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite) preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities

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