Senior Procurement Manager

Mila

. Own end-to-end procurement and supply of raw materials, packaging, and contract-manufactured existing products .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management, focusing on supplier relationship management, cost savings, and inventory optimization. Proficient in strategic sourcing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational efficiency.

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Procurement ManagementSupplier NegotiationInventory OptimizationCost Savings DeliveryERP/MRP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingMaterials ManagementFinancial AnalysisInventory Cash Flow ForecastingPurchase Price Variance ManagementReplenishment PlanningSupplier Performance EvaluationCost Avoidance StrategiesWeeks Of Supply ManagementCommercial Negotiation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP SystemsAdvanced Excel

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingCPG ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end procurement and supply of raw materials, packaging, and contract-manufactured existing products
Own supplier relationships, costs, terms, performance, forecasting alignment, replenishment, and future purchasing decisions after initial PO placement
Make final purchasing decisions before POs are placed and validate quantity, timing, supplier, and pricing
Negotiate supplier pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, and performance expectations
Benchmark suppliers and identify and execute cost-saving opportunities
Partner with Finance to understand COGS impacts and communicate cost increases, supply risks, and market changes
Partner with the SIOP lead to translate demand signals into optimized purchasing decisions and challenge inefficient plans
Manage inventory levels, service levels, storage costs, and working capital while avoiding overstocking, emergency buys, and MOQ-driven inventory
Ensure accurate PO creation, tracking, delivery, discrepancy resolution, and audit-ready procurement records
Improve procurement processes and systems
Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week inventory cash forecast
Track and report Weeks of Supply across raw materials, packaging, and co-manned items
Identify excess, at-risk, understocked, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and escalate next steps
Track purchase price trends and cost drivers
Develop and use supplier scorecards covering OTIF, quality, and reliability
Report on PO accuracy, reactive/expedited purchasing, and MOQ-driven inefficiencies
Provide reporting to Finance, Planning, and Operations on risks, opportunities, and required decisions
Maintain optimal WOS, measurable cost savings and avoidance, improved supplier performance, reduced reactive purchasing, and accurate cash-flow forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, materials management, or supply chain, ideally within food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
Availability to take occasional evening calls with offshore vendors in different time zones
Demonstrated ownership of supplier relationships and commercial negotiations, including pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, and supplier performance
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and COGS improvements through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
Experience managing raw materials, packaging, and contract-manufactured products, including replenishment planning, inventory optimization, and supply continuity
Strong analytical and financial skills, with experience managing weeks of supply, working capital, purchase price variances, and inventory or purchasing cash-flow forecasts
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel
Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Planning/S&OP, Quality, and Operations
Mandarin Chinese fluency is a bonus, spoken and written, for communicating directly with vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
MiLa covers 75% of employee premiums & 25% of dependent premiums
Optional Extra Protection for Life & AD&D (with guarantee issue amounts at time of hire), Hospital, and Short Term Disability
401(k) plan