Procurement Manager- Responsible Sourcing

Chobani•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $134,200

About The Position

Chobani is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and proactive Procurement Manager to support and expand Responsible Sourcing initiatives across the enterprise. The role executes day-to-day responsible sourcing activities—including supplier compliance, due diligence, and audit oversight—and contributes to strategic program development. It partners with Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, Quality, and business stakeholders to ensure suppliers meet ethical, social, and environmental requirements. The Manager leads supplier due diligence, risk assessments, supplier engagement, audit remediation, ESG monitoring, and compliance initiatives. The position also evaluates ingredient and supply chain risks, researches mitigation approaches, and develops recommendations to help Chobani source more responsibly. Strong data management and analytical capabilities are important for reporting, compliance tracking, and continuous process improvement. This role supports Responsible Sourcing initiatives across all One Chobani brands.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Risk Management, Sustainability, ESG, Compliance, or Responsible Sourcing.
Experience conducting supplier due diligence and risk assessments.
Experience working with third-party risk monitoring platforms and supplier management systems.
Strong understanding of responsible sourcing principles and supply chain due diligence practices.
Knowledge of human rights due diligence frameworks, Modern Slavery regulations, Forced Labor Prevention requirements, ESG and sustainability standards, supplier risk management methodologies, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organizational capabilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
Ability to develop persuasive presentations conveying complex strategies.
Proficiency with data tracking, reporting tools, and process documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and relationship-building skills.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively to different stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience supporting audit, compliance, or sustainability initiatives.
Experience with e-sourcing tools, ERP systems such as SAP, or procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sourcing teams to understand requirements and align sourcing activities with quality, compliance, sustainability, and ethical standards.
Onboard new suppliers and ingredients against Regulatory, Supplier Quality, and Responsible Sourcing requirements, including applicable policies such as the Do Not Use List, Supplier Quality Manual, Economic Sanctions, and Sedex requirements; manage new supplier setup in SAP.
Track and manage supplier compliance with the Responsible Sourcing Program, including SRM Scorecard reporting and escalation of compliance issues.
Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Responsible Sourcing Program, including maintaining procedures, executing strategic initiatives, and identifying opportunities to advance program maturity.
Monitor emerging regulations, industry standards, and stakeholder expectations; develop documentation, metrics, dashboards, and reporting as needed.
Lead supplier risk assessments and due diligence reviews for new and existing suppliers, including screening through Sedex and EcoVadis.
Work with category managers and sourcing teams to prioritize risks and develop mitigation plans, including research and recommendations for key ingredient and supply chain risks.
Maintain risk monitoring tools, supplier risk profiles, and performance tracking against ESG and responsible sourcing objectives.
Develop and maintain supplier risk, compliance, and program dashboards; analyze data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities.
Support annual ESG, sustainability, regulatory, and compliance reporting requirements.
Conduct supplier outreach and engagement to strengthen responsible sourcing performance.
Support training for procurement teams and suppliers on responsible sourcing expectations and requirements.
Participate in industry forums, benchmarking initiatives, and external partnerships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
120 hours of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Bonus and equity