Indirect Procurement Lead — Strategic Sourcing

Utz Brands, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager (Indirect) to lead category strategies and supplier management for indirect materials and services in Pennsylvania or Dallas, Texas. The role focuses on IT, Marketing, HR, and Corporate Services with a spend impact of $30–$60MM annually.

You will craft strategic buys, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier development while collaborating with internal customers and leadership to optimize value and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing or Finance.
• 3+ years in CPG, Food or Beverage Industry.
• Experience in proactive Supplier Development and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, management and performance for indirect categories.
• Provide fact-based recommendations to executives for strategic buy decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and consolidate purchasing needs.
• Develop long-term contracts with supply chain optimization, inventory and lead-time goals.
• Monitor market dynamics and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager (Indirect) to lead category strategies and supplier management for indirect materials and services in Pennsylvania or Dallas, Texas. The role focuses on IT, Marketing, HR, and Corporate Services with a spend impact of $30–$60MM annually.

You will craft strategic buys, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier development while collaborating with internal customers and leadership to optimize value and reduce costs.