Dairy Procurement Lead, North America

PepsiCo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,400 - 178,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off including parental leave

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company in Chicago is seeking a Procurement Manager for Dairy. This role includes developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to sustainability initiatives in the dairy supply chain. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in procurement, a strong understanding of dairy supply chains, and effective collaboration skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Solid understanding of milk supply chains and dairy economics.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the Dairy sourcing strategy.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Manage relationships with dairy processors and co-manufacturers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Dairy ingredient sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Agribusiness, Business

Job description

A leading global food and beverage company in Chicago is seeking a Procurement Manager for Dairy. This role includes developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to sustainability initiatives in the dairy supply chain. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in procurement, a strong understanding of dairy supply chains, and effective collaboration skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.