Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Procurement Manager
Reports To : Senior Procurement Director
Position Overview
The Procurement Manager plays a key role in supporting manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations. This position is responsible for ensuring stable processes, consistent product quality, and timely delivery to customers.
The role involves direct interaction with suppliers and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams such as supply chain, planning, customer service, and sales. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in procurement, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships
- Manage procurement activities across a portfolio of commodities
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Conduct pricing analysis and support negotiation efforts
- Monitor market trends and forecast cost impacts
- Communicate pricing changes and implications to internal stakeholders
- Oversee supplier onboarding and compliance processes
- Track supplier performance and lead regular reviews
- Review and assess supplier contracts
- Collaborate with internal teams on inventory and quality strategies
- Resolve pricing discrepancies and approve invoices as needed
- Conduct risk assessments for supplier agreements
- Lead strategic procurement initiatives
- Maintain accurate supplier and pricing data in internal systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field5+ years of experience in supply chain or procurementFoundational knowledge of sourcing and supplier managementExperience with commodity markets and pricing strategiesStrong analytical and data interpretation skillsEffective leadership and problem-solving abilitiesWillingness to travel up to 25%On-site presence required with some flexibility for remote workProficiency in contract review and negotiationPreferred Experience
Background in procuring food-related commodities such as grains, sweeteners, spices, oils, fruits, and nuts