Indirect Procurement Manager

About Us:
Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it. 

Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.

The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:  

• Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
• Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
• Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
• Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for indirect categories that support business operations. This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier quality, and contract compliance across all assigned categories, while supporting internal stakeholders’ needs.

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for indirect spend categories (In order of importance: Logistics, MRO, facilities, HR, IT, travel, professional services, marketing).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and improve service levels.
• Conduct RFPs/RFQs, analyze bids, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract conditions with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and approval processes.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, service, or delivery.
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier risk management initiatives.

Cost Management

• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities across categories.
• Track, report, and validate savings achieved through sourcing activities.

Contract Management

• Support the drafting, review, and administration of contracts and service agreements.
• Ensure renewals, expirations, and amendments are properly tracked and executed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal departments (Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise and market insights to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; master’s degree.
• 5 years of procurement, supply chain management and/or relevant SG&A experience preferred.
• 2 years’ experience focused on strategic vendor management and process improvement.
• Proven ability to design and implement procurement initiatives that drive transformation and process improvements.
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing key supplier accounts and fostering strategic partnerships.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP, Ariba, and Power BI preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build robust internal and external relationships.
• Travel: Able to travel 5-10% (mainly domestic) for manufacturing sites and supplier visits.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.