Procurement Manager

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey! Summary A successful candidate understands the Source-To-Pay process from the beginning to end as it pertains to direct material procurement and can actively demonstrate through an understanding of supply assurance and risk mitigation, category and sourcing strategy development, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and analysis. The role will be responsible for strategy implementation, negotiation and contracting within assigned categories. The position is also responsible for assisting in the development and execution of strategic risk management programs in support of Emmi Roth growth plans for the underlying commodities. Capable in cross functional engagements with stakeholders and prioritizing activities to achieve procurement department objectives and financial results. Maintenance of relationships with internal and external stakeholders, market analysis, supply and financial exposures and risk, and execution of mitigation strategies will be critical. Must maintain the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly and concisely with a strong understanding of global ingredient markets, STP fundamentals, factory environments, and risk mitigation strategies. Job duties

Category Management:

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for assigned categories.
• Identify and implement cost and/or process improvement projects across Emmi Roth platform.
• Assist in the collection, reporting, and improvement of key metrics to reduce expenses without impacting productivity.
• Develop benchmarking, performing cost analysis, and execution strategies as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure proper alignment across the platform.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders at all levels of the organization to achieve savings targets, improve supplier performance, minimize supply chain risk, and maximize supplier collaboration and innovation.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class supplier relationships, focusing on service, pricing, quality, and reliability.
• Own high‑stakes negotiations, RFQs, supplier selection, and long‑term agreements.
• Identify key procurement and supply chain risks and opportunities and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• AOP planning and execution.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Risk Management:

• Collect, manage, and report external market intelligence. Provide insights and report on commodity performance, trends, and forecasts.
• Analyze supply-demand trends, weather patterns, geopolitical factors, and economic indicators.
• Monitor market dynamics and assist with coverage recommendations to optimize value.
• Work collaboratively with management and finance team on the reporting of appropriate metrics.
• Develop risk mitigation and margin enhancement strategies and recommendations for purchased commodities.
• Assist with the Commodity and Risk Management strategy development and execution.
• Support negotiations with suppliers to align contracts to risk strategy and compliance requirements.
• Assess supplier reliability risks impacting supply. Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions.
• Assist with tasks at Manager's direction.

Qualifications

• Experience in commodity management, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Understanding of commodity markets, and agricultural raw materials exposure. Dairy experience is a plus.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, formal presentation skills
• Ability to collect data and understand Commodity and ingredient market intelligence.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable guidance.
• Understanding of financial risk management strategies and processes.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of the organization, from factory to Leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance