Senior Associate, Procurement – Cost Optimization

Magic Spoon

. Support sourcing projects for raw materials and packaging components, from market research through supplier selection and contracting.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support sourcing projects for raw materials and packaging components, from market research through supplier selection and contracting.
Run competitive bidding processes across key ingredient and packaging categories, evaluating suppliers on cost, quality, capacity, and reliability.
Track and analyze raw material commodity markets (dairy proteins, sweeteners, grains, oils, packaging substrates, etc.) to identify cost risks and savings opportunities.
Maintain cost models that quantify savings opportunities and support procurement decisions with data.
Support annual and quarterly COGS optimization initiatives
Assist with day-to-day supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, supply agreements, and performance tracking.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions align with product specs, quality standards, and commercialization timelines.
Maintain organized documentation of supplier contracts, pricing benchmarks, and project trackers.
Monitor industry trends, supply chain disruptions, and competitive dynamics to proactively flag risks and opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related function within CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products.
Demonstrated experience running competitive bidding processes and negotiating with suppliers.
Strong analytical skills - you’re comfortable building cost models, analyzing market data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with raw material and commodity ingredients relevant to food manufacturing (proteins, sweeteners, grains, fats/oils, packaging).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings to cross-functional partners.
Comfortable engaging suppliers directly — calls, site visits, whatever it takes.
A self-starter mentality with a bias toward action; comfortable operating with limited oversight in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP or procurement platforms is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & equity
Bonus eligibility
100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance (50% covered for dependents)
401(k) with company match
Generous parental leave
Flexible vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Catered lunch in office
Dog friendly office
Unlimited cereal ✨ 🥣

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingcompetitive biddingcost modelingmarket analysisnegotiationdata analysissupply chain managementproject managementcommodity ingredients

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsself-starter mentalityability to manage multiple projectscross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingrelationship managementpresentation skillsadaptability