Protein Procurement Leader | Pet Food Supply Chain

The Farmer's Dog; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office in SoHo

Market-competitive compensation and •+

Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and…

Company supported mental health

12 week paid parental leave

Competitive 401k with company match

Flexible PTO

Discounted fresh food for your pup

Pet-friendly video-calls

Job summary

The Farmer's Dog in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager, Protein Procurement to lead protein sourcing and supplier management across the supply chain, from intent to purchase through delivery. You will shape partnerships with vendors and first-mile freight, working under the Director, Protein Procurement to deliver quality and value at scale.

You will translate complex supply risks into actionable plans, shaping KPI frameworks, cost models, and contingency plans to keep the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.
• Proven track record negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier performance at scale.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional partners without formal authority.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing KPI frameworks, forecasting models, and cost/budget reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the protein raw material procurement strategy across all plants, driving best practices in sourcing, inventory management, and supplier relationship management that the broader team executes against.
• Lead resolution of complex or high-stakes supply issues, driving root cause analyses and continuous improvement programs across Manufacturing, FSQR, and external partners; build the escalation frameworks that prevent recurrence.
• Manage supplier and co-manufacturer relationships day-to-day, including contract negotiation and partnership execution within the pricing and sourcing strategy set by the Director; track and mitigate fees related to material obsolescence.
• Manage the supplier KPI framework; hold suppliers accountable to performance standards and lead corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives company-wide.
• Own the material forecasting process end-to-end, translating market trends and cost drivers into forecasts and narratives that inform Finance, Manufacturing, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead new supplier sourcing and onboarding execution, including vetting, risk assessment, and negotiating commercial terms for new raw material partners within the Director's sourcing strategy.
• Track and report on the procurement budget for protein raw materials, flagging cost risks and performance against targets to the Director.

Skills

Protein procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The Farmer's Dog in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager, Protein Procurement to lead protein sourcing and supplier management across the supply chain, from intent to purchase through delivery. You will shape partnerships with vendors and first-mile freight, working under the Director, Protein Procurement to deliver quality and value at scale.

You will translate complex supply risks into actionable plans, shaping KPI frameworks, cost models, and contingency plans to keep the organization