Strategic Food Procurement Leader

Kinsa Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Kinsa is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies. This role blends strategic sourcing with day-to-day procurement execution and close collaboration with Operations, Production, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, monitor markets, manage supplier performance with KPIs, and optimize inventory through demand forecasting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing raw proteins, ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; evaluate costs, variances, margins.
• Knowledge of protein markets and food ingredient sourcing desirable.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, forecasting, inventory planning, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and supplies to ensure production and cost control.
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance using KPIs on quality, price, service, and delivery.
• Monitor protein markets and packaging trends; develop alternate sourcing to reduce risk.
• Lead procurement planning via demand forecasting, schedules, and inventory analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, Finance to align purchasing with demand.
• Use ERP/MRP and purchasing analytics to improve planning and supplier management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing strategy

ERP/MRP familiarity

Forecasting

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Purchasing analytics

Job description

Kinsa is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies. This role blends strategic sourcing with day-to-day procurement execution and close collaboration with Operations, Production, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, monitor markets, manage supplier performance with KPIs, and optimize inventory through demand forecasting and