Procurement Manager

Chobani; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with 100% match up to 5%

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chobani seeks a dynamic leader to manage our Packaging procurement function with an annual spend over $450M, aligning global sourcing strategies with business goals. You will drive supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure continuity across packaging materials.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, leads process improvements, and champions innovation in procurement practices. A strong analytical mindset and stakeholder influence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, relationship management, contract negotiation, and project management, ideally within Consumer Packaged Goods.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Financial / analytical acumen and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the Packaging Category, aligned with regional and global business goals.
• Support the design, management, and execution of sourcing processes, including RFx events, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs and drive successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to establish short and long-term business objectives, identifying, developing, and managing strategic business relationships.
• Continuously monitor and measure procurement effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities through data analysis.
• Assess supplier agreements, negotiate on behalf of the company, leveraging corporate buying power for optimal terms.
• Evaluate vendor performance, manage procurement execution process, and resolve issues for smooth supply continuity.
• Champion a culture of innovation and excellence within the procurement team, staying current with the latest technologies and trends.
• Drive aggressive productivity goals, creating a pipeline of projects.
• Support stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing strategies, implementing protocols for effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives.
• Anticipate key supplier problems, resolve issues, and develop business continuity plans for supply.
• Evaluate vendor quality of service, mediate disputes, and elevate issues.
• Manage quarterly/annual pricing uploads into SAP.
• Publish monthly supplier KPI's.
• Manage and own data integrity within SAP.
• Support monthly PPV analysis and reporting.

Skills

Sourcing

Relationship management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to support the management of our procurement function for Packaging, with an annual spend exceeding $450M. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global business goals, emphasizing value creation, optimized supplier relationships, and ensuring business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the Packaging Category, aligned with regional and global business goals.
• Support the design, management, and execution of sourcing processes, including RFx events, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Factories, Materials Planning, Fulfillment, Quality) to understand needs and drive successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to establish short and long-term business objectives, identifying, developing, and managing strategic business relationships.
• Continuously monitor and measure procurement effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities through industry best practices and data analysis.
• Assess supplier agreements, negotiate on behalf of the company, leveraging corporate buying power for optimal terms.
• Evaluate vendor performance, manage procurement execution process, and resolve issues for smooth supply continuity.
• Champion a culture of innovation and excellence within the procurement team, staying current with the latest technologies and trends.
• Drive aggressive productivity goals, creating a pipeline of projects.
• Support stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing strategies, implementing protocols for effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives.
• Anticipate key supplier problems, resolve issues, and develop business continuity plans for supply.
• Evaluate vendor quality of service, mediate disputes, and elevate issues.
• Manage quarterly/annual pricing uploads into SAP.
• Publish monthly supplier KPI's.
• Manage and own data integrity within SAP.
• Support monthly PPV analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, relationship management, contract negotiation, and project management, ideally within Consumer Packaged Goods.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Financial / analytical acumen and project management.

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 byHamdi 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 cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

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. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.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.

The salary range for this full-time position is $94,000.00 - $147,950.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.