Strategic Procurement Manager - Ingredients & Supply Ops

CPS, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for ingredients across multiple manufacturing locations.

Based in the Burlington, MA area, you will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity while driving cost savings and operational excellence. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Regulatory teams to support new product development, manage spot buys, and mentor a

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

RFx processes

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Operations)

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for ingredients across multiple manufacturing locations.

Based in the Burlington, MA area, you will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity while driving cost savings and operational excellence. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Regulatory teams to support new product development, manage spot buys, and mentor a