Procurement Manager

Our client located in Nashville, TN is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career and join a growing organization!

The Procurement Manager opportunity is a permanent role with an in-office schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Leading strategic and operational procurement and sourcing for commodities, ingredients, indirect materials, packaging, etc.
• Developing and optimizing the supply chain, managing supplier partnerships, and supporting long-term commercial growth
• Analyzing supplier markets and commodity trends
• Developing relationships with vendors and contract negotiation
• Managing supplier performance
• Supporting cost modeling and forecasting
• Working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in procurement and sourcing vendors and suppliers
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Experience within the food, nutrition, or ingredient-based manufacturing industry is ideal
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel
• Experience using cost modeling and data analysis tools is a plus
• Experience supporting both internal manufacturing and co-manufacturing
• Must be able to be fully in-office in Nashville
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Opportunity: Permanent
Location: Fully in-office in Nashville

Desired Skills and Experience

- 5 years of experience in procurement and sourcing vendors and suppliers
- Strong contract negotiation experience
- Experience within the food, nutrition, or ingredient-based manufacturing industry is ideal
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel
- Experience using cost modeling and data analysis tools is a plus
- Experience supporting both internal manufacturing and co-manufacturing
- Must be able to be fully in-office in Nashville
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on