Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Finance Lead

Socket.dev

Walnut Creek (CA)

On-site

USD 1,600,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Kinder's in Walnut Creek, CA, is hiring a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance - Sourcing & Procurement to lead financial planning, forecasting and cost analysis across materials and supplier costs. You will partner with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and R&D to drive cost reductions, while ensuring quality and supply continuity in a fast-paced, consumer-focused business.

This role requires strong finance leadership, advanced modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to translate sourcing

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive finance experience in procurement finance, sourcing finance, or FP&A.
Strong forecasting, variance analysis, COGS, gross margin, and working capital management.
Proven experience supporting supplier negotiations, cost-reduction programs, and savings validation.
Experience leading analysts and cross-functional programs in a complex environment.
CPG, food, manufacturing, or inventory-driven business experience preferred.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; BI tools and ERP planning systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

Own planning, forecasting, and material cost performance for raw materials, packaging, and components.
Lead supplier cost analysis, should-cost models, and negotiations with procurement.
Develop savings governance and executive-ready reporting on COGS, margins, and cash flow.
Partner with R&D and Innovation on cost implications of reformulations and launches.
Guide analysts and build scalable models and dashboards for sourcing decisions.