Procurement Manager

Chobani•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$94,000 - $147,950

About The Position

The Procurement Manager will develop and execute category strategies for the Fruit Preparation Category in alignment with business objectives, growth plans, and long-term supply chain needs. The role manages complex sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals, and partners with Innovation, R&D, and NPD teams to support successful product launches and supplier readiness. The manager builds supplier relationships and drives accountability for quality, service, cost, innovation, and sustainability. The position monitors market trends, crop conditions, commodity risks, and supply disruptions; leads supplier issue resolution; and develops mitigation strategies and business continuity plans. It also owns supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, creates performance metrics and reporting, maintains pricing in SAP, resolves blocked invoices, and supports PPV analysis, budget planning, and financial reporting. The role calls for 3–5 years of relevant procurement or sourcing experience, including at least 2 years of ingredient sourcing experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Travel of up to 25% to Chobani locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Idaho, and supplier facilities, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Food Science, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and project management; preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods or Food & Beverage.
At least 2 years of ingredient sourcing experience; food ingredient procurement is strongly preferred.
Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional business initiatives.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including should-cost modeling, market analysis, and supplier performance evaluation.
Ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with SAP, Ariba, Excel, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% to Chobani locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Idaho, and supplier facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods or Food & Beverage industry.
Food ingredient procurement experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Fruit Preparation Category strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and long-term supply chain requirements.
Design, manage, and execute complex RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals from strategy development through implementation.
Partner with Innovation, R&D, and NPD teams to launch new products, ensuring supplier readiness, capacity alignment, and successful market execution.
Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities, business needs, supplier challenges, and innovation schedules.
Build and maintain supplier relationships and drive accountability for quality, service, cost management, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
Monitor market trends, crop conditions, commodity risks, and supply chain disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies and business continuity plans.
Lead resolution of supplier performance, raw material shortage, capacity, service, and quality issues; escalate and manage risks as needed.
Develop performance metrics and reporting tools to measure supplier effectiveness, category performance, and strategic sourcing outcomes.
Own supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including KPI development, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain supplier pricing in SAP and coordinate resolution of blocked invoices, ensuring data accuracy, payment continuity, and supplier support.
Support monthly PPV analysis, budget planning, and financial reporting to identify savings opportunities and improve category performance.
Drive process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency, supplier collaboration, and business growth.
Travel up to 25% to Chobani locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Idaho, and supplier facilities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
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
Equity