Senior Procurement Category Manager- Proteins at Freshpet

Who We Are

At Freshpet, ourgoal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive tostrengthen 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 ifwe can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthierlives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich lifeshared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELYFRESH!

What You Will Do

AsSenior Procurement Category Manager, you will have responsibility for thedevelopment ofsourcing strategies for the protein category. You will be a value-addedsourcing partner to thebusiness to ensure complete alignment and deep understanding of the businessgoals in developingsourcing strategies with cross-functional teams. You will recommend costsavings proposalsincluding alternative sourcing solutions and will exercise independentjudgement

withindefined practices to determine appropriate action. This role will specialize inthe animalprotein category and be recognized as the related category sourcing expert. Youwill carryout all procurement activities from RFQ to data analysis, supplier selectionand implementrobust 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 upstream relationships 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 and execution
• negotiation and contracting supply agreements
• spend analysis and cost management
• capacity management and expansion
• risk management o supplier relationship and 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 withstakeholders on dispute resolution

What You Will Bring 

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Food Science orequivalent experience
• 10-15+ years of experience in direct material sourcing for a CPG companyoperating in adirect manufacturing environment of which 8+ years were in sourcing land animal Proteins

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/outsidethe company as a team, working toward common goals and objectives.
• Advanced leadership, relationship management, project management and data analysisskills
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects while balancing short term vs. longterm needs
• Extensive negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
• Emotional intelligence to take full responsibility for decisions and resultseven when allelements are not under individual direct control
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What WeOffer

The range for this position is: $145,000-$165,000

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and anexcellent 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 parentalleave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Disclaimers

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

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance fromsearch 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 searchagreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property ofFreshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpetas a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualifiedcandidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are notable to sponsor visas.

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