Chomps
Manager, Procurement Buyer (Protein)
Chomps, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
What You Will Do
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate person to join the team as our Manager, Protein Procurement. Your primary responsibility will be the management of sourcing, contracting, and purchasing protein raw materials at Chomps. You will collaborate with manufacturing, planning, sales, marketing, and innovation teams to ensure material demands are supported. You will be a game changer by continuously evaluating the state of material demand and supplier performance and bringing new ideas and solutions to improve the quality, cost, and availability of supply for Chomps.
Responsibilities
Sourcing
Establish and execute standard strategic sourcing efforts in protein categories through vendor direct negotiations with current suppliers, and identifying new potential vendors in protein requirements to support Chomps extraordinary growth. Manage supplier relationships through utilizing supplier scorecards and formal quarterly business reviews to maximize quality and service while optimizing costs. Collaborate with Sales and Planning to establish long-term protein supply capacity, support business plans, and ultimately enable long-term growth. Coordinate material flows and the introduction of new protein suppliers and USDA EST number locations, including the quality and regulatory requirements. Support supplier quality approvals and documentation requests. Lead costing and sourcing feasibility for innovation stage gates. Develop and execute policies, contract templates, and responsible sourcing practices aligned with Chomps label claims and sustainability objectives. Establish a program to assess and make recommendations to manage risk across the protein supply base to ensure business continuity.
Purchasing
Oversee and approve purchase orders with suppliers, facilities, and co-manufacturers. Assist in resolving supplier issues regarding PO/invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality. Ensure and promote compliance to Company and procurement policies and procedures. Proactively report and resolve material availability issues, add in WOS for proactive management. Ensure visibility to Finance on any cost changes and provide impact analysis.
Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field. 5-7 years of experience in buying and procurement in CPG Food industry. Prior direct experience in protein or livestock sourcing within the meat industry preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems, NetSuite preferred. Mastery of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. Strong understanding of forecasting and inventory management. Outstanding analytical skills with demonstrated success organizing, analyzing, and accurately interpreting large amounts of data. Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills. Ability to prioritize workload to deliver against key metrics and deadlines. Ability to travel 30-40% of the time (on average once a month). Position : Manager, Procurement Buyer Reports to : Director, Procurement Location : Remote + Travel Type : Full-Time, exempt Salary Range Opportunity: The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $125,000 + 20% annual bonus. Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp: Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office. Other Perks: Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry. Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance. Unlimited PTO and 11 paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Bi-annual total team in-person activities. Company-wide Continual Education budget. An abundance of snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).
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Establish and execute standard strategic sourcing efforts in protein categories through vendor direct negotiations with current suppliers, and identifying new potential vendors in protein requirements to support Chomps extraordinary growth. Manage supplier relationships through utilizing supplier scorecards and formal quarterly business reviews to maximize quality and service while optimizing costs. Collaborate with Sales and Planning to establish long-term protein supply capacity, support business plans, and ultimately enable long-term growth. Coordinate material flows and the introduction of new protein suppliers and USDA EST number locations, including the quality and regulatory requirements. Support supplier quality approvals and documentation requests. Lead costing and sourcing feasibility for innovation stage gates. Develop and execute policies, contract templates, and responsible sourcing practices aligned with Chomps label claims and sustainability objectives. Establish a program to assess and make recommendations to manage risk across the protein supply base to ensure business continuity.
Purchasing
Oversee and approve purchase orders with suppliers, facilities, and co-manufacturers. Assist in resolving supplier issues regarding PO/invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality. Ensure and promote compliance to Company and procurement policies and procedures. Proactively report and resolve material availability issues, add in WOS for proactive management. Ensure visibility to Finance on any cost changes and provide impact analysis.
Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field. 5-7 years of experience in buying and procurement in CPG Food industry. Prior direct experience in protein or livestock sourcing within the meat industry preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems, NetSuite preferred. Mastery of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. Strong understanding of forecasting and inventory management. Outstanding analytical skills with demonstrated success organizing, analyzing, and accurately interpreting large amounts of data. Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills. Ability to prioritize workload to deliver against key metrics and deadlines. Ability to travel 30-40% of the time (on average once a month). Position : Manager, Procurement Buyer Reports to : Director, Procurement Location : Remote + Travel Type : Full-Time, exempt Salary Range Opportunity: The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $125,000 + 20% annual bonus. Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp: Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office. Other Perks: Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry. Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance. Unlimited PTO and 11 paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Bi-annual total team in-person activities. Company-wide Continual Education budget. An abundance of snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).
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