Senior Manager, Milk Procurement

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Within our Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement team located in Denver Leprino is seeking a Senior Manager of Milk Procurement to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $126,000 and $155,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 15%.

What Youll Do

• Lead planning for Leprinos annual milk supplyover 14 billion pounds a year!
• Coordinate weekly milk schedules, forecasts, and supplier commitments while ensuring efficient updates across all regions.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with more than 1,200 dairy farm suppliers, including top-to-top meetings and regular business reviews.
• Partner with suppliers and plant teams to resolve issues such as diversions, scheduling challenges, or receiving delays.
• Guide contract negotiations for current and future milk supply agreements.
• Conduct analysis of regulated class pricing, blend costs, and protein premium programs to support budget decisions.
• Write, review, and interpret contractual language to ensure accurate supplier agreements.
• Research new domestic and international supply regions, including cost fundamentals and potential risks.
• Oversee Leprinos Quality Animal Care (LQAC) program by reviewing standards, monitoring supplier compliance, and leading verification activities.
• Develop and measure sustainability projects with farm suppliers while responding to customer surveys on milk production, animal care, and environmental practices.
• Direct sourcing of condensed skim milk and ultra-filtered milk, managing performance reports and variance analysis.
  
  

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7 years of combined experience in food industry sales, operations, or procurement, including 2 years in commercial dairy.
• Deep understanding of dairy markets, pricing, and economics.
• Proficiency with contracts, negotiation, and supplier coordination.
• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier and industry meetings.
  
  

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• A Masters degree or MBA with a focus in Economics, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• 10 years of procurement and dairy market experience, with exposure to both domestic and international supply.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in liquid dairy sourcing.
• Knowledge of sustainability metrics and practices in dairy farming.
  
  

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individuals unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story

Leprinos history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the worlds largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

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