Strategic Procurement Leader: Ingredients & Sourcing

CPS Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc., a growing consumer products manufacturer, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing of ingredients across multiple manufacturing locations in the Burlington, MA area.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity while partnering with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in food, ingredients, agricultural commodities, or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, supplier management, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Experience with RFx processes, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials and commodities.
• Lead supplier negotiations, and contract implementation using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply risks to support purchasing decisions.
• Analyze procurement KPIs including cost savings, PPV/IPV, supplier performance, contract compliance, and supply continuity.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to improve cost, quality, and resilience.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to support new product development and ingredient optimization.
• Oversee spot buys, supply disruptions, and emergency sourcing activities.
• Mentor and support procurement team members.
• Manage 1 direct report.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

CPS Inc., a growing consumer products manufacturer, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing of ingredients across multiple manufacturing locations in the Burlington, MA area.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity while partnering with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams. Travel up to 30% is required.