Sr Manager, Procurement

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$108,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to join our team at our Los Angeles, CA location. As a Senior Manager, Procurement, you will be accountable for leading strategic co-manufacturing partnerships and ensuring operational excellence across quality, cost, service, and supply continuity. This role plays a critical part in enabling reliable production and strong cross-functional collaboration that supports Aspire Bakeries’ growth and customer commitments. This role requires you to be onsite in our Los Angeles, CA office four days per week, providing hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Procurement, Food Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in co-manufacturing, food production, supply chain, or operations management
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply planning processes
Proven ability to manage external vendor relationships and drive measurable performance improvements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and KPI management skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP)

Nice To Haves

Experience within bakery manufacturing or frozen food environments
Familiarity with food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience supporting budgeting and financial planning activities

Responsibilities

Lead and manage co-manufacturing bakery partnerships to ensure alignment on quality, cost, service, and production performance
Drive co-manufacturer performance through KPI tracking, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action plans
Serve as the primary liaison between internal cross-functional teams and external co-manufacturers to ensure clear communication and issue resolution
Partner with R&D, Food Safety, Logistics, and Planning to resolve manufacturing challenges and mitigate operational risks
Provide regular performance, risk, and mitigation updates in collaboration with the Planning team
Maintain accurate co-manufacturer data including pricing, SKUs, payment terms, and contractual documentation
Support annual budgeting, onboarding, and vendor setup for co-manufacturing partners

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options
Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Competitive retirement plans
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs
HSA and FSA plans
Performance incentive plans