Senior Manager Procurement

Job Title: Senior Manager, ProcurementJob DescriptionThe Senior Manager, Procurement leads procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives across key categories to support organizational growth and efficiency. This role manages end-to-end sourcing processes, develops and executes category strategies, and drives cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. The Senior Manager builds strong supplier partnerships, oversees RFP and contract activities, and champions continuous improvement in procurement processes while collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management strategies that align with overall business goals and objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFP development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Build, manage, and enhance strategic supplier relationships to support long-term partnership and performance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards and KPIs.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop should-cost models and leverage market intelligence, spend analysis, and cost modeling to support informed procurement decisions.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supply risks associated with suppliers and categories.
• Drive procurement process improvements and operational efficiencies across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational needs.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and value creation.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities to support analysis, reporting, and procurement decision-making.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely execution of sourcing events and procurement initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership of procurement initiatives, from strategy development through implementation and ongoing supplier management.
• Support global supplier and procurement initiatives, contributing to the expansion into natural flavors and new brands.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 57+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong experience in category management, including the development and execution of category strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, including securing favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Proven experience managing RFPs from development through bid evaluation, supplier selection, and negotiation.
• Experience in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and overseeing supplier agreements.
• Advanced analytical skills, including spend analysis and should-cost modeling to support data-driven procurement decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and business partners.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems; any ERP experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and decision support in procurement.
• Demonstrated ownership of procurement initiatives and supplier relationships, with the ability to execute with minimal direction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives independently.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and direction and incorporating it into work.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results within tight timelines.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and support multiple business needs simultaneously.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing sourcing and procurement projects.
• Ability to multitask and pivot between competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Experience developing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance review processes.
• Experience working within ERP environments, with exposure to systems such as NetSuite or Oracle.
• Experience in food manufacturing procurement or related industries.
• Exposure to global supplier networks and global procurement initiatives.
• Interest in supporting a growing organization expanding into natural flavors and new brands.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid, collaborative culture with strong employee engagement.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a hybrid work environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The typical schedule includes working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday and Friday as remote days. Standard working hours are approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility for earlier start times as needed. The position involves frequent cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other teams. The culture emphasizes collaboration, strong employee engagement, and participation in office events, offering opportunities to influence procurement strategy and partner directly with business leadership while supporting a growing organization expanding into natural flavors, new brands, and global supplier initiatives. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Reach out to me for benefits package. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Lancaster,PA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.