Manager, Poultry Procurement

3 hours, 25 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Chomps

Chomps

Chomps specializes in producing 100% grass-fed beef and venison jerky sticks that are paleo and Whole30 approved, offering a protein-rich, gluten-free snack option for health-conscious consumers.

Food Products
11-50
Founded 2012

Description

  • Establish and execute strategic sourcing efforts for protein categories through vendor negotiations and new supplier identification.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in poultry procurement across multiple species, including turkey and chicken.
  • Manage supplier relationships using scorecards and quarterly business reviews to improve quality, service, and cost.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Innovation to support material demand and long-term supply capacity.
  • Coordinate material flows and onboarding of new protein suppliers and USDA EST-number locations, including quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Support supplier quality approvals and documentation requests.
  • Lead costing and sourcing feasibility work for innovation stage gates.
  • Develop and execute procurement policies, contract templates, and responsible sourcing practices aligned with label claims and sustainability objectives.
  • Assess protein supply risk and recommend actions to protect business continuity.
  • Oversee and approve purchase orders and help resolve PO, invoice, return, and quality issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in buying and procurement in the CPG food industry.
  • Direct experience in protein, livestock, broiler, or other poultry industries preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
  • Strong understanding of forecasting and inventory management.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data accurately.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and deliver against key metrics and deadlines.
  • Ability to travel 20-30% of the time, approximately once a month.
  • Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $110,000-$120,000 plus a 20% annual bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with 6% company match.
  • Monthly wellness and home office reimbursements.
  • Unlimited PTO and 15+ paid holiday days.
  • Hybrid and flexible remote schedule, with a Chicago office available for local candidates.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Company-wide continual education budget.

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