Procurement Manager – Ingredients

Wellness Pet Company

Procurement Manager overseeing ingredient sourcing and supplier management for Wellness Pet Company. Collaborating across teams to secure cost-effective and sustainable supply solutions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,600 - $148,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee raw material and ingredient sourcing across multiple manufacturing locations
Work cross-functionally to secure supply and ensure cost competitiveness
Monitor commodity markets and track sourcing performance metrics
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, negotiations, and market-driven purchasing decisions using TCO methodology
Analyze, report, and forecast KPIs including PPV/IPV, savings, supplier performance, and more
Identify and qualify new suppliers
Implement supplier agreements and monitor compliance
Manage supplier performance reviews, cost reduction initiatives, and issue resolution
Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and other teams to support ingredient optimization
Manage day-to-day activities and development of Procurement Analyst.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, economics, or related field
5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in food, pet food, or agricultural commodities
Strong knowledge of commodity markets, supplier management, and sourcing strategies
Experience managing RFx processes, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives
Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), risk management, and supplier performance metrics
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
Proficiency with data analysis and sourcing tools
Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of their time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class benefits package
Warm and welcoming environment
Professional learning and growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementcommodity marketssupplier managementRFx processesnegotiationscost-saving initiativestotal cost of ownership (TCO)data analysissourcing strategies

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsproject managementinfluencing stakeholders