Procurement Manager (Meat) - Food Manufacturing

A growing national food manufacturer is looking for a Procurement Manager - Meat to join their expanding team. This individual will take the lead on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for a high-volume protein category that supports multiple production facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building relationships across the supply chain, and takes pride in driving results that directly impact operational and financial performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of meat procurement to ensure raw material availability aligns with production and inventory goals.
• Analyze supplier yield and performance metrics to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and reliability across multiple protein suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance using scorecards focused on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Oversee replenishment and purchasing activities to minimize waste and optimize inventory turnover.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, and Operations teams to resolve any specification or compliance issues.
• Support new product development and reformulation initiatives by identifying qualified suppliers and securing cost-competitive materials.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to evaluate the financial impact of yield, pricing, and sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement data, contracts, and pricing within ERP systems.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships rooted in transparency, accountability, and performance improvement.
  
  

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to own the protein sourcing function in a rapidly growing organization where decisions have a real impact.
• Direct visibility to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Full relocation coverage
• Be part of a company that invests in its people, embraces continuous improvement, and celebrates shared success.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Meat or Animal Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within the meat or protein industry (beef, pork, or poultry).
• Hands-on experience managing raw material supply chains and knowledge of USDA regulations and cold chain logistics.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and service.
• Proven ability to interpret data, perform yield and cost analysis, and drive margin improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel or data analytics tools.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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