Ice Cream Procurement Manager

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Procurement Manager responsible for managing North America Engineering Stakeholders and Capex portfolios. Lead procurement strategies and build relationships with Project Engineering teams.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeEnglewood Cliffs • Montana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,000 - $154,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the North America Engineering Stakeholders and Support the Portfolio Procurement manager for the Capex portfolio’s and will be responsible for following up all strategic activities with some operational and tactical activities assigned to you.
Participate in and lead kick-off project meetings where appropriate.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Project Engineering teams.
Be the main contact between the Global capex procurement manager and Su’s Engineering teams / Regional Bu Engineering teams.
Support market procurement managers in implementing strategy related to Capex portfolios
Lead Red List and Technology Sensitive projects were requested.
Support Quality, Hygienic and manufacturing Excellence Team with Local and Global Suppliers.
Assist the Global Procurement Manager with the management and implementation of Capex Procurement strategy and escalation in regards of the Projects assigned
Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant for Projects assigned including data analysis and negotiation strategy definition.
Good Understanding of legislations / laws and operating context for North America
Support the project technology team in identifying new capable suppliers, Supplier assessment (commercial, technical).
Multiple Stake holder management including Internal and external i.e., Engineering, Legal, Finance, Suppliers.
Participate and contribute to project meetings and lead procurement planning process.
Run specific sourcing Projects including preparation, assessment & negotiation of tenders (incl. familiarity with e-tenders).
Evaluate and facilitate Decision making process taking in consideration the costs related to product life cycle, spare parts, service required and consumptions, LCC / TCO analysis.
Detailed analysis and decision for Award of business to suppliers / alignment with stakeholders,
Negotiate legal documentation – Master Purchase Agreement and Commercial Terms Contracts with suppliers for the project, in conjunction with legal team.
Compliance to ‘Schedule of Authority applicable’ for the project and country.
Evaluate historical data for portfolio and negotiation strategy definition.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree
A minimum of 8 years’ experience preferably within a technical procurement position;
Specific procurement and or engineering education preferred;
Superior stakeholder management, both internal and external;
Ability to operate independently;
Ability to operate in a large organization with complex decision structures / remote relationships;
Experience in legal contracting, project and relationship management;
Proactive and positive team player;
Good negotiation skills for both external and internal negotiations;
Good communication skills;
Methodical and organized;
Good skills MS Office (more than average on MS Excel); SharePoint; sap and most common tools available for office and communication automation;
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Health-related savings and spending accounts
Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical ProcurementData AnalysisSupplier AssessmentCost AnalysisProject Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeIndependence

Certifications

Bachelor Degree