Procurement Manager
Apply NowCompany: Chobani
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Summary
Our Procurement Manager will work closely with Chobani's suppliers and internal team members to drive performance management, quality assurance, continuous improvement, innovation, supply availability, competitive costs, and productivity savings for our packaging materials.
This role will develop Strategic Sourcing Strategies for Chobani's ingredients by using knowledge of:
Responsibilities
Requirements
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as 120 hours of PTO and 11 Holidays each year.
Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00, plus bonus.
Our Procurement Manager will work closely with Chobani's suppliers and internal team members to drive performance management, quality assurance, continuous improvement, innovation, supply availability, competitive costs, and productivity savings for our packaging materials.
This role will develop Strategic Sourcing Strategies for Chobani's ingredients by using knowledge of:
- Utilization of the Seven Step Process
- Market analysis
- Business need assessment
- Supplier visitations and negotiations
- Contract implementation
Responsibilities
- Perform spend, contract and market analysis for packaging categories
- Lead strategic sourcing projects working cross functionally with internal and external business partners
- Develop partnerships with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Marketing/Creative, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, and Procurement
- Identify and implement packaging materials purchasing initiatives and others for cost improvement, material reduction, and quality
- Plan sourcing of fruit preparations and services to support manufacturing and operations strategic plans
- Follow and implement fruit strategy in accordance with policies and procedures
- Drive high productivity goals and create pipeline of projects
- Maintain supplier relationships to ensure Chobani obtains best quality, delivery and price for fruit goods and services
- Generate materials in support of presentation, workshops, and negotiations
- Communicate sourcing decisions to Management
- Identify and implement creative solutions to ensure product availability by working in conjunction with external suppliers, R&D, Regulatory and Quality
Requirements
- 3+ years using strategic sourcing in a CPG or food environment required
- 2+ years procurement packaging and balancing multiple projects required
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
- Progressive experience using strategic sourcing methodologies
- Experience in successful negotiations and results YOY
- Ability to form strong alignment with partners and Leadership Team
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in category management
- Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
- Excellent Project Management Skills: complete against timelines, summarize complex situations and coordinate with internal team members for Innovation and Productivity projects
- Demonstrate strategic problem-solving skills
- Sound interpersonal skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Advanced analytical skills with the capability to strategically influence to drive and deliver objectives and execution
- Takes initiative to deliver business results and improvement to P&L
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to travel to Chobani's locations in New York, Idaho, and supplier facilities (up to 25%)
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as 120 hours of PTO and 11 Holidays each year.
Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00, plus bonus.