Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials

Horizon Organic Dairy, LL; Broomfield (CO); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Horizon Organic Dairy, LL is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials to lead direct-material sourcing (packaging and ingredients) for production across Horizon’s brands. The role is based in Broomfield, CO with three days on-site per week.

You will build category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage SRM, and monitor financials including budgets and variances. The base compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience in CPG/beverage.
• Proven negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
• ERP systems proficiency; Microsoft Office strong.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic sourcing for direct materials (packaging/ingredients).
• Develop regional strategies and negotiate with suppliers.
• Ensure on-time delivery and continuity of supply.
• Prepare budgets, price lists, and material variance analysis.
• Collaborate with R&I, Operations, Quality, Marketing.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Sourcing decisions

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MBA preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Description du poste

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Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials

Procurement Full Time Manager Broomfield, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1189

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2024, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Materials to join our Procurement Team! This role will lead the strategic sourcing for all direct materials (packaging and ingredients) used in production of products within the Horizon Family Brands portfolio. The Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager Materials will work with both internal and external partners to identify and execute sourcing strategies for the supply of packaging and ingredients for Horizon’s production network. This position will lead and/or contribute to key sourcing projects while monitoring and driving key performance indicators related to financial performance, quality/legal compliance, and responsible sourcing.

This position is based in Broomfield, Colorado with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Category and Market Management:
  • Develop and maintain in-depth category knowledge for Horizon’s current and future production needs of direct materials.
  • Sustain an understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Identify, manage & coordinate negotiations, ensuring robust supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
  • Develop, present, and gain alignment from senior leaders on key category purchasing recommendations
  • Build, launch, and execute regional strategies for key categories, utilizing RFx and other negotiation strategies to implement.
• Supply Security:
  • Ensure the timely delivery of materials to manufacturing plants
  • Understand, challenge & anticipate business needs and future growth
  • Develop and Implement Business Contingency Plan(s) (BCP) for critical materials
  • Implement Service Level Agreements with suppliers: On Time in Full (OTIF), etc.
• Category Reporting and Financials:
  • Prepare Annual Budget, Price lists, and Material Variance Analysis
  • Develop and implement productivity projects for respective categories
  • Work with Procurement Finance to monitor and track productivity, cash flow, risks, and opportunities on an ongoing
• Co-develop material sourcing strategies with the business team(s).
• Maintain connection with internal stakeholders such as R&I, Operations, Quality, Marketing to ensure regional business needs are being met
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:
  • Manage and lead the supply network for respective categories
  • Identify, build, and develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with category suppliers, which should be in line with objectives set by the company. This includes setting and tracking performance objectives, scheduling annual business reviews, and delivering on innovation targets

The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000/year commensurate with experience.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, etc.), MBA preferred.
• 7+ years prior work experience in procurement/purchasing or related field; preferably in CPG beverage/food supply chain procurement.
• A proven track record of successful network building, negotiations and contract lifecycle management, data analysis, and sourcing-related decision making.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to take initiative with little supervision.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) with the ability to hold internal and external stakeholders accountable.
• A results-focused attitude in a fast-moving environment; Experience problem solving in an urgent situation.
• Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of ERP systems.