Senior Sourcing Manager- Animal Proteins

Freshpet; Ennis (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO plan

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager based in Ennis, TX. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for the protein category, leveraging best practices, and managing supplier relationships. You will work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of sourcing experience, particularly in land animal proteins, and demonstrates strong negotiation and data analysis skills. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in direct material sourcing for a CPG company.
• 8+ years in sourcing land animal proteins.
• Extensive protein sourcing experience with a concentration in poultry.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for the protein category.
• Leverage procurement best practices.
• Manage all aspects of category including spend analysis and supplier management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Protein sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Food Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

What You Will Do

As Senior Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the development of sourcing strategies for the protein category. You will serve as a value‑added sourcing partner to the business to ensure complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals in developing sourcing strategies with cross‑functional teams. You will recommend cost savings proposals including alternative sourcing solutions and will exercise independent judgement within defined practices to determine appropriate action. This role will specialize in the animal protein category and be recognized as the related category sourcing expert. You will carry out all procurement activities from RFQ to data analysis, supplier selection and implement robust contracts in alignment with company objectives.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Leverage sourcing and procurement best practices to develop and implement strategies for the protein category
• Develop and foster relationships with major suppliers in the marketplace and pursue upstream relationships in the value chain where beneficial.
• Understand and stay abreast of macroeconomic, regulatory, and capacity trends which could impact the business. Take action to manage risk and harness opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of category including:
  • strategy development and execution
  • negotiation and contracting supply agreements
  • spend analysis and cost management
  • capacity management and expansion
  • risk management
  • supplier relationship and performance management
  • continuous improvement
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to initiate and lead projects to improve quality and service, lower cost and/or increase capacity.
• Establish lean and effective total cost supply chains for purchased materials
• Collaborate with legal and business stakeholders to protect Freshpet’s intellectual property and any economic benefits realized resultant to joint development efforts
• Establish, measure and report on supplier performance KPIs
• Organize and lead formal business reviews with key suppliers
• Collaborate with stakeholders on dispute resolution

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience
• 10-15+ years of experience in direct material sourcing for a CPG company operating in a direct manufacturing environment, with 8+ years in sourcing land animal proteins

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive protein sourcing experience with a heavy concentration in poultry
• Ability to expertly collaborate with and influence people of different levels inside and outside the company as a team, working toward common goals and objectives
• Advanced leadership, relationship management, project management, and data analysis skills
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects while balancing short‑term vs. long‑term needs
• Extensive negotiation, conflict management, and problem‑solving skills
• Emotional intelligence to take full responsibility for decisions and results even when all elements are not under individual direct control
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely high standards of excellence and a quality‑oriented mindset
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Hybrid position in Bethlehem, PA or Ennis, TX
• 20% Travel

What We Offer

The range for this position is: $145,000 – $170,000

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic and optional life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability protection; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid parental leave; pet insurance; tuition assistance; a generous PTO plan; and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Eligibility and Visa Sponsorship

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas.