Strategic Sourcing Manager

PetIQ, LLC; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PetIQ is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy, supplier setup, and cross-functional execution for raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing-related spend across our product innovation portfolio.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance and Innovation, drive risk mitigation, vendor negotiations, and compliance with FDA/USDA/EPA standards, while advancing projects from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within manufacturing or CPG sectors.
• Proven track record negotiating supplier contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Experience sourcing raw materials/packaging in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical skills for spend analysis, TCO modeling, and market tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to meet cost and supply targets.
• Manage cross-functional project plans for sourcing-related innovation initiatives and milestones.
• Qualify new suppliers with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive governance, risk tracking, and communication to support commercialization timelines.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Cost reduction

RFP/RFQ/RFI management

Supply risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA a plus

Certifications (CPSM/CPM/CSCP) preferred

Tools

ERP/Procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage X3)

Job description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing strategy, initial supplier setup, supplier management, and project management for raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing-related spend categories supporting PetIQ product innovation. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance, Innovation, and Supply stakeholders to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, timely execution, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards specific to PetIQ’s product innovation. A critical function of this role is to manage cross functional sourcing and supply workstreams, establish project plans, drive accountability against milestones, communicate risks and decisions, and help progress innovation projects from concept through successful commercialization. The role will sit on PetIQ’s product innovation council and represent Supply in progressing projects to successful commercialization.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, active ingredients, and packaging categories supporting PetIQ’s operations
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure cost, quality, and supply continuity targets are met
• Manage cross functional project plans for sourcing supply related innovation initiatives, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, owners, risks, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to qualify new suppliers and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA or other applicable regulatory requirements
• Drive project governance and communication by coordinating stakeholders, facilitating decision-making, tracking progress, and escalating barriers that could impact commercialization timing or supply readiness.
• Manage RFP/RFQ/RFI processes from scoping through supplier award
• Identify and mitigate supply risks - single-source dependencies, ingredient availability, commodity price volatility, and supplier financial health
• Partner with Legal to negotiate supply agreements, quality agreements, and SLAs
• Support new product development sourcing, including ingredient/packaging trials and supplier onboarding
• Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and business continuity planning initiatives
• Present sourcing strategies, market insights, and results to leadership
• Act as liaison between PetIQ innovation council and the broader PetIQ supply organization to progress product innovation to commercialization
• Act on behalf of broader PetIQ supply organization as decision maker for Supply on PetIQ innovation council
• Partner closely with Supply to handoff innovation projects to Supply upon/leading up to commercialization

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing, CPG, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, or animal health industries
• Proven track record of negotiating supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost savings
• Experience sourcing raw materials/ingredients and packaging in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable with spend analysis, TCO modeling, and commodity market tracking
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage X3)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated project management capability, including experience managing cross-functional timelines, milestones, risks, decisions, and stakeholder communications.
• Up to 50% travel may be required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (MBA a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPSM, CPM, or CSCP certification
• Experience sourcing within pet food, animal health, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods industries
• Familiarity with FDA/USDA/EPA regulatory requirements for consumable/health products/pesticides
• Experience with supplier quality agreements and audits
• Experience managing global suppliers or international sourcing

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Company Overview:

Our Mission is to become the most trusted ally for pet parents and a leading authority in pet health and wellbeing. Our promise is to deliver smarter health and wellbeing solutions that are innovative, accessible, educational, and always effective.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do.

Our values are:

• Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We’re dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
• Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact—because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
• Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We’re always learning, improving, and striving to do better—for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
• Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
• Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone

PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact [e-mail]

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PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), creed, caste, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (including ancestry), genetics, physical or mental disability (including obesity, HIV, or hepatitis C status), age, marital status, or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.