Procurement Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Rip Van Rip Van is on a mission to improve people’s lives by reducing their sugar consumption through sweet snacks. We are building the world’s first platform with delicious & low sugar snacks without the use of sugar alcohols, leveraging our prebiotic fiber based technology. We currently sell 5 product lines omni-channel of which our stroopwafels & sugar wafers are ranked #1 in their categories. Our products are available in 20,000+ locations nationwide. This includes Whole Foods, HEB, Costco, 7-Eleven, Amazon & the major foodservice GPOs to name a few. The company has made both the Inc & Forbes 30 under 30 lists, won numerous business awards and has been featured in publications such as TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, Bon Appétit, and The New York Times. Role Overview Reports to: Supply Chain Director We are seeking a Procurement Manager to strengthen our Supply Chain organization. This role is designed for a detail-oriented professional focused on operational purchasing, tactical negotiations, and data-driven analytical support. You will take ownership of day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring the function remains efficient and responsive as our supply chain increases in complexity. What you will do: 1. Operational Procurement & Execution Ensure all supplier and co-manufacturer commercial agreements (pricing, MOQs, lead times, terms) are accurately documented, maintained, and available in company systems to enable effective PO execution by the Supply Planning team. Support cross-functional alignment between Procurement, Supply Planning, suppliers, and co-manufacturers when delivery constraints or changes require commercial or contractual intervention. Establish the framework and parameters used to measure supplier performance, supporting Supply Planning and Operations in identifying risks and escalation needs. Lead the process of commercial and financial vendor claims. Take full ownership of maintaining and improving the current Ingredient Usage model. 2. Tactical Negotiations & Sourcing Lead negotiations for designated categories, and support contract renewals for mid-impact suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain leadership. Manage the end-to-end Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for designated categories, including scope definition, supplier engagement, quote evaluation, and recommendation of sourcing decisions. Conduct "price challenger" analysis by obtaining and evaluating quotes across all categories, including ingredients, packaging, and transportation. Lead cost reduction initiatives, identifying savings opportunities through supplier negotiations, sourcing alternatives, specification optimization, and volume leverage. Build and maintain market benchmarks using tools such as Mintec, translating market insights into actionable inputs for pricing strategy and supplier negotiations. Analyze cost variances versus budget and assumptions, and assess their impact on forecasts and cost cards, providing clear explanations and insights on key cost drivers. Develop scenario models to support upcoming negotiations and supply/demand balancing models for materials. What you have: Experience: Approximately 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain. Experience in the Food or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is highly preferred. Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with ERP systems are required. Analytical Mindset: Ability to leverage AI tools for data analysis and process optimization. Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong operational discipline, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. What we offer: Flexibility of Remote Work: Empowering you to balance your professional and personal life. Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being. Global Team Collaboration: Join a diverse and dynamic team spread across the globe, fostering innovation and creativity. Innovative Environment: Work in a forward-thinking company that embraces new ideas and approaches to stay ahead in the industry. Delicious Products: Collaborate on products you can genuinely be proud of—better for you, delicious and high-quality snacks Join a company where you can move fast, think big, and drive meaningful change. This is your chance to lead the creation of a category-defining brand — and help millions of people discover a better way to indulge. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rip Van by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr