Associate Procurement Manager

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for people, the animals that supply us with milk, and the planet. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose: The Associate Procurement Manager is a member of the Supply Chain team. This role is directly responsible for supporting all aspects of developing and implementing sourcing strategies for procurement that align with fairlife’s strategic objectives across Ingredients, Packaging, Indirect, & Dairy sourcing. This role delivers value by ensuring fairlife sources the highest quality, most cost-effective materials from a reliable, high performing supply base.  

responsibilities:

• Supports activities related to sourcing for Ingredients, Packaging, Indirect, & Dairy
• Manage the development and execution of Procurement strategies for categories under control
• Assist and implement raw material cost reduction opportunities
• Maintain data integrity between plants and assist in new item on boarding
• Track supplier performance and communicate supplier performance feedback
• Identify supply risks in Ingredient categories and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with Planning Team on inventory flow & order optimization opportunities
• Facilitate trials for Ingredient & Pack R&D teams in partnership with Procurement Manager
• Assist in the development and management of annual material cost budgets
• Analyze and forecast material cost trends and work to address any pricing variances to budget
• Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance
• Daily collaboration with cross-functional project teams, acting as a support function for any project needs related to purchasing

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering)
• 2+ years of Procurement Category Management experience or equivalent preferred
• Strong project management background desired with experience in CPG environment
• Strong business acumen and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills at all levels, and ability to drive results to others
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Senior Procurement Manager, Packaging

travel requirements: 10-20%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].