Director Strategic Sourcing - Indirect and Capex

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

4d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field
8+ years of experience in indirect/MRO sourcing required.
Deep expertise in indirect, MRO, and Capex category management across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment
Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvement
Extensive experience leading complex, high-value negotiations including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes with large-scale supplier agreements
Strong financial acumen with the ability to partner with Finance and Engineering on capital planning, budget management, and savings tracking
Demonstrated ability to influence and build alignment with senior stakeholders across functions and organizational levels
Experience building and leading high-performing procurement teams, including coaching, development, and performance management
Proficiency in eSourcing platforms, contract lifecycle management tools, and spend analytics software
Ability to manage a broad portfolio of concurrent sourcing initiatives, balancing immediate business needs against long-term strategic objectives
Deep understanding of capital project procurement processes, with the ability to establish and scale best practices, policies, and procedures
Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where not all variables are within direct control
Ability to quickly develop working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, technology, and operational processes to identify sourcing leverage opportunities

Nice To Haves

Additional 3-5 years experience on large capital spend negotiations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Freshpet’s indirect procurement team while developing, owning and executing a multi-year indirect and Capex sourcing strategy aligned to Freshpet’s growth and operational objectives.
Serve as the procurement leader and strategic advisor to Plant Operations, Engineering, Marketing, and Facilities Management, owning cross-functional relationships and driving alignment between business needs and sourcing strategy.
Establish procurement project frameworks and governance standards, ensuring sourcing activities are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to stakeholder specifications and business requirements.
Present procurement performance, savings pipeline, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, benchmarking results against external procurement best practices.
Run large scale negotiations (RFI, RFP, RFQ) from RFx development to full supplier selection and evaluation, including collaborative interactive procurement tools where appropriate.
Evaluate risks, negotiate services, prices, and terms of contracts, and authorize purchases to obtain the best possible value while adhering to product specifications and business requirements.
With Freshpet Legal support, own the development, negotiation, and execution of complex, high-value supplier agreements, ensuring contract terms proactively protect Freshpet's financial, operational, and legal interests across all indirect and Capex categories.
Partner proactively with Finance and Engineering to understand capital planning, assess procurement impact of forecast changes, and ensure sourcing activities are positioned ahead of project timelines and budget requirements.
Define, track, and report procurement KPIs including savings delivery, supplier performance, contract compliance, and sourcing cycle time — driving corrective action where performance falls below expectations and ensuring consistent, credible value reporting to senior leadership.