Manager, Procurement

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah (Hybrid)

What will this position do?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop the enterprise strategy of managing spend across our direct and indirect categories (i.e. 50+MM across packaging, ingredients and indirect)
• Develop the three-year category strategy, commodity forecasting and execution plan to manage direct spend, build a robust supply chain and ensure quality standards are adhered to
• Lead the Supplier Relationship Management strategy across the supplier ecosystem
• Identify, develop, and cultivate partnerships with suppliers to unlock innovation and collaboration to maximize value and reduce risk
• Lead and manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including the creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through vendor evaluations and vendor selection
• Own and lead the contracting process on behalf of Kodiak
• Lead quarterly cost card negotiation and finalization process
• Partner with Finance to track and report savings, risks, opportunities achieved throughout the year and lead the AOP budgeting process with Finance
• Partner with the Innovation team to deliver breakthrough innovation

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Procurement or consulting professional in the CPG Category. The individual should have a proven track record of building strategic sourcing programs and elevating strategic supplier relationships. They must also have experience in leading market assessments and negotiations with the supply base. 

Required:

• 5+ years of overall procurement experience, leading a broad array of categories
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic sourcing programs and strategic supplier relationships within the food/beverage industry 
• Must have experience in conducting comprehensive supplier analysis and screening, analyzing supplier proposals and using decision-making tools/models (including financial and non-financial criteria) to support the buying teams in negotiations and facilitate award recommendations. 
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Good communication skills, strong relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong drive for results, setting continually higher goals 

What else do I need to know?

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah. We have a hybrid schedule. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:  

• Health/vision/dental plans  
• 401k match  
• Relocation assistance  
• Annual performance bonus 
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Active lifestyle allowance 
• Therapy Benefit
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks 
• Flexible vacation 
• Early-out Fridays 
• Parental leave 
• Casual dress code 
• A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks  

Last updated on Aug 15, 2024