Procurement Category Manager- Animal Proteins

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH

What You Will Do

As Procurement Category Manager, you will have responsibility for the development of sourcing strategies for the protein category. You will be a value-added sourcing partner to the business to ensure complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals in developing sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams. You will recommend cost savings proposals including alternative sourcing solutions and will exercise independent judgement within defined practices to determine appropriate action. This role will specialize in the animal protein category and be recognized as the related category sourcing expert. You will carry out all procurement activities from RFQ to data analysis, supplier selection and implement robust contracts in alignment with company objectives.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Leverage sourcing and procurement best practices to develop and implement strategies for the protein category
• Develop and foster relationships with major suppliers in the marketplace and pursue relationships upstream in the value chain where beneficial.
• Understand and stay abreast of macroeconomic, regulatory, and capacity trends which could impact the business. Take action to manage risk and harness opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of category including:
• strategy development & execution
• negotiation & contracting supply agreements
• spend analysis & cost management
• capacity management and expansion
• risk management
• supplier relationship management
• supplier performance management & continuous improvement
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to initiate and lead projects to improve quality and service, lower cost and/or increase capacity.
• Establish lean and effective total cost supply chains for purchased materials
• Collaborate with legal and business stakeholders to protect Freshpet’s intellectual property and any economic benefits realized resultant to joint development efforts
• Establish, measure and report on supplier performance KPI’s
• Organize and lead formal business reviews with key suppliers
• Collaborate with stakeholders on dispute resolution
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in an animal protein sourcing role for a CPG company operating in a direct manufacturing environment
  
  

What You Will Bring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive protein sourcing experience with a heavy concentration in poultry
• Ability to expertly collaborate with and influence people of different levels inside/outside the company as a team, working toward common goals and objectives.
• Advanced leadership, relationship management, project management and data analysis skills
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects while balancing short term vs. long term needs
• Extensive negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
• Emotional intelligence to take full responsibility for decisions and results even when all elements are not under individual direct control
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely high standards of excellence and quality-oriented mindset
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• In office position in Bethlehem, PA with limited, flexible work from home
• 20% travel
  
  

What We Offer

The range for this position is: $130,000-$150,000

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more

Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing and Sales
• IndustriesManufacturing

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