Procurement Associate Manager - Operations
About The Position
The Associate Procurement Manager, Ice Cream Operations, drives procurement-led initiatives that unlock business value through savings delivery, performance improvement, and operational effectiveness. The role partners across functions to support growth, enhance service, and optimize end-to-end supply chain performance. Key responsibilities include project management, end-to-end supply chain strategy support, stakeholder engagement, business case development, and delivery of key objectives and milestones. By leveraging a strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, this role ensures Procurement contributes to Ice Cream’s competitive advantage while enabling sustainable growth and value creation.
Requirements
- Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
- Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation
- Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working
- Has 5+ years in FMCG Supply Chain (planning) or Procurement related roles
- Brings strong skills in Project Management, Business Partnering and Strategic Influence, Risk Management, and Strong Financial Acumen
- Has experience with systems: SAP, SRS/PRISM, Velocity, PEGA, etc.
- Ability to manage stakeholders
- Self-driven and self-motivated
- Organization and attention to detail
- Effectiveness in trouble shooting – able to remain calm in times of crisis and creative mindset to identify solutions
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Support Ice Cream savings projects through strong collaboration with R&D team, leadership, and other stakeholders
- Attend and represent Procurement in transformation meetings to discuss and track projects and timelines
- Identify and drive value led savings projects
- Ensure business case deliveries are met and aligned with project government structure
- Seamless project management and collaboration with business partners to deliver and execute on timelines
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on projects
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
- 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 (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)
- Bonus eligible
- Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
- Retirement savings benefits
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Parental leave
- Sick leave
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Access to numerous voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
