Senior Materials Sourcing Leader | Packaging & Ingredients

Horizon; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Organic is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials to lead direct materials sourcing (packaging and ingredients) across a production network. Based in Broomfield, CO, this role requires 3 days onsite, strategic category development, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost efficiency and quality.

You will manage budgeting processes, productivity projects, and contract lifecycle activities while ensuring on-time delivery and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, etc.).
• MBA preferred.
• 7+ years procurement/purchasing or related field experience; preferably in CPG beverage/food supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain category knowledge for direct materials (packaging and ingredients) needs.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
• Lead budgeting, price lists, and material variance analysis; monitor productivity and cash flow.
• Collaborate with R&I, Operations, Quality, Marketing to align regional business needs.
• Implement SLAs with suppliers (OTIF) and develop contingency plans for critical materials.

Skills

Negotiations

Contract lifecycle management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Horizon Organic is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials to lead direct materials sourcing (packaging and ingredients) across a production network. Based in Broomfield, CO, this role requires 3 days onsite, strategic category development, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost efficiency and quality.

You will manage budgeting processes, productivity projects, and contract lifecycle activities while ensuring on-time delivery and supply