Procurement Manager

Overview

Join a dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, where you will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and cost efficiency within a fast-paced consumer packaged goods environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategies, foster supplier relationships, and contribute to innovative product development. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values flexibility, creativity, and professional growth, while making a tangible impact on the company's success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely acquisition of raw materials and packaging components to support production needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions, driving cost savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and finance, to align procurement activities with demand forecasts and operational requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, maintaining backup suppliers and sourcing strategies to ensure continuity.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage purchasing records and supplier documentation effectively.
• Support new product launches by sourcing innovative materials and establishing new supplier partnerships as needed.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience, with a strong track record in supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in purchase order management and supplier coordination, with experience in ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Nice-to-Have:
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, manufacturing, or retail sectors.
• Familiarity with sourcing raw materials and packaging components.