Procurement Manager

This role reports to our Operations Manager (whose role is focused on Procurement, Commercialization and Cost-Opt), and is ideally based in NYC, coming into the office 3 days a week. We are open to making this a remote role, for the right candidate - with travel required to NYC HQ and suppliers/co-mans a number of times per year.

What You’ll Do

Execute sourcing initiatives across raw materials and packaging, leading competitive bids, supplier evaluations, and pricing negotiations.
Manage supplier and co-manufacturer relationships, including contracts, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
Oversee procurement planning and material availability, aligning supplier commitments and lead times with production forecasts and launch needs.
Support commercialization by sourcing and qualifying new ingredients and packaging in partnership with R&D and Innovation teams.
Monitor commodity markets and supply chain trends to identify cost risks, disruptions, and savings opportunities.
Support cost optimization projects through cost modeling, benchmarking or supplier and co-man outreach
Maintain accurate procurement data, such as supplier contracts, pricing, and sourcing trackers.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Creative and Finance, and to align procurement with business needs.
Potentially manage a remote, offshore employee, with scope and timing to be determined.

Requirements
3–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain within CPG, food & beverage (ideal), if not, other consumer products.
Demonstrated experience running competitive bidding processes and negotiating with suppliers.
Strong analytical skills - you’re comfortable building cost models, analyzing market data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with raw material and commodity ingredients relevant to food manufacturing (proteins, sweeteners, grains, fats/oils, packaging).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings to cross-functional partners.
Comfortable engaging suppliers directly — calls, site visits, whatever it takes.
A self-starter mentality with a bias toward action; comfortable operating with limited oversight in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP or procurement platforms is a plus.