Senior Manager, Milk Procurement

Leprino Foods Company • Denver, CO

44d • $126,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Within our Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement team located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Senior Manager of Milk Procurement to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.   At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $126,000 and $155,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 15%.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7 years of combined experience in food industry sales, operations, or procurement, including 2 years in commercial dairy.
• Deep understanding of dairy markets, pricing, and economics.
• Proficiency with contracts, negotiation, and supplier coordination.
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier and industry meetings.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree or MBA with a focus in Economics, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years of procurement and dairy market experience, with exposure to both domestic and international supply.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in liquid dairy sourcing.
• Knowledge of sustainability metrics and practices in dairy farming.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for Leprino’s annual milk supply—over 14 billion pounds a year!
• Coordinate weekly milk schedules, forecasts, and supplier commitments while ensuring efficient updates across all regions.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with more than 1,200 dairy farm suppliers, including top-to-top meetings and regular business reviews.
• Partner with suppliers and plant teams to resolve issues such as diversions, scheduling challenges, or receiving delays.
• Guide contract negotiations for current and future milk supply agreements.
• Conduct analysis of regulated class pricing, blend costs, and protein premium programs to support budget decisions.
• Write, review, and interpret contractual language to ensure accurate supplier agreements.
• Research new domestic and international supply regions, including cost fundamentals and potential risks.
• Oversee Leprino’s Quality Animal Care (LQAC) program by reviewing standards, monitoring supplier compliance, and leading verification activities.
• Develop and measure sustainability projects with farm suppliers while responding to customer surveys on milk production, animal care, and environmental practices.
• Direct sourcing of condensed skim milk and ultra-filtered milk, managing performance reports and variance analysis.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
• Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees.
• That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
• Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.
• Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
• Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level