Senior Manager Procurement
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Procurement leads procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives across key categories to support organizational growth and efficiency. The role manages end-to-end sourcing processes, develops and executes category strategies, and drives cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. The Senior Manager builds supplier partnerships, oversees RFP and contract activities, and advances continuous improvement in procurement processes while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. The position supports global supplier and procurement initiatives, including organizational expansion into natural flavors and new brands. It is a permanent, hybrid position based in New York, NY. The typical schedule is in-office Tuesday through Thursday and remote Monday and Friday, with standard working hours of approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and flexibility for earlier starts. The role involves frequent collaboration with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other stakeholders, and participation in office events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- 7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
- Strong experience in category management, including developing and executing category strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, securing favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Proven experience managing RFPs from development through bid evaluation, supplier selection, and negotiation.
- Experience in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and overseeing supplier agreements.
- Advanced analytical skills, including spend analysis and should-cost modeling.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and business partners.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems is required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and procurement decision support.
- Demonstrated ownership of procurement initiatives and supplier relationships, with the ability to execute with minimal direction.
- Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives independently.
- Comfort receiving feedback and direction and incorporating it into work.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results within tight timelines.
- Ability to shift priorities quickly and support multiple business needs simultaneously.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing sourcing and procurement projects.
- Ability to multitask and pivot between competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance review processes.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle.
- Experience in food manufacturing procurement or related industries.
- Exposure to global supplier networks and global procurement initiatives.
- Interest in supporting a growing organization expanding into natural flavors and new brands.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid, collaborative culture with strong employee engagement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category management strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFP development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection.
- Build, manage, and enhance strategic supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships and performance.
- Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including developing and maintaining supplier scorecards and KPIs.
- Conduct regular supplier business reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop should-cost models and use market intelligence, spend analysis, and cost modeling to support procurement decisions.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supply risks associated with suppliers and categories.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational needs.
- Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supplier landscapes to identify cost savings, innovation, and value-creation opportunities.
- Use ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities for analysis, reporting, and procurement decision-making.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities and ensure timely execution of sourcing events and procurement initiatives.
- Own procurement initiatives from strategy development through implementation and ongoing supplier management.
- Support global supplier and procurement initiatives, contributing to expansion into natural flavors and new brands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
