Corporate Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations in Easton, Pennsylvania. This role will guide supplier selection, contracting, and cost management while partnering with cross-functional teams to support product launches, packaging initiatives, and supply continuity. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, supplier management expertise, and the ability to improve procurement performance through disciplined processes and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Build and refine procurement policies, workflows, and controls that improve operational efficiency and support cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate potential vendors through detailed commercial, technical, and operational reviews to determine capability, risk, and long-term fit.
• Visit supplier locations to verify performance standards, assess production capacity, and strengthen strategic relationships.
• Create sourcing plans that align materials availability, project timing, and budget expectations for upcoming product introductions.
• Partner with supply chain stakeholders to address shortages, delivery issues, and other disruptions affecting continuity of supply.
• Lead response planning during supply-related emergencies, including external market constraints and import or regulatory disruptions, to protect business operations.
• Oversee packaging-related sourcing strategies in collaboration with research, development, and marketing teams to support innovation and execution.
• Manage contract activity from confidentiality agreements through pricing commitments and commercial terms negotiation.
• Track procurement metrics, maintain accurate material and packaging data, and communicate cost movements, performance trends, and sourcing insights to internal partners.
• Coach and supervise procurement team members while supporting capability development across sourcing and purchasing functions.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.

• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, commercial terms, and pricing arrangements.

• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, procurement operations, and vendor performance management.

• Experience working with ingredients, packaging materials, or other manufacturing-related categories.

• Ability to assess supplier risk using financial, operational, and technical information.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using forecasts, market data, and historical trends to support sourcing decisions.

• Effective cross-functional communication skills with the ability to work closely with quality, accounting, R& D, marketing, and supply chain teams.

• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing procurement staff is preferred.

Compensation

$130,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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