Procurement & Sourcing Manager (Protein)
Procurement & Sourcing Manager (Protein)
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$ 80000 - 120000
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About CookUnity
Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it has lost the power to nourish inspire and connect us. So in 2018 CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industrys best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
Unwilling to stop there CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one youve found the right job posting.
The role:
We are seeking a full-time Protein Sourcing Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset who is willing to take ownership of the protein buying strategy. This role will focus on aligning with company objectives and sourcing high-quality proteins. You will manage the entire vendor lifecyclefrom finding and onboarding new protein suppliers to maintaining and developing relationships with current ones. Youll also own key analyses and projects that drive the decision-making within the procurement department of a fast-growing startup.
As part of the Supply Chain team your duty will be to discover the best ways to optimize protein procurement expenses without sacrificing quality. You must be capable of researching selecting analyzing and onboarding new protein suppliers while maintaining and enhancing the relationships with our current protein vendor portfolio.
You are organized self-driven and have strong numerical and analytical skills. You have a get stuff done attitude and thrive in a dynamic environment.
You enjoy being part of a team that supports and helps you and you understand that your work directly impacts the overall quality and success of the organization.
Please note: This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working at a CookUnity office a few days each month to foster in-person collaboration and connection with the team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a best-in-class protein supplier network for one of the fastest-growing prepared meals services in the world.
- Own the end-to-end process of identifying vetting and onboarding new protein suppliers across all categories (meat seafood plant-based alternative proteins).
- Leverage our $100M buying power to negotiate and improve current and new deals for protein sourcing.
- Evaluate protein vendors based on quality price and service levels across the USA.
- Suggest and implement the best protein suppliers based on regional needs and company locations.
- Prepare cost-benefit analysis reports for company review.
- Generate monthly protein supply cost reports.
- Coordinate with culinary and operational teams to ensure efficient protein handling processes.
- Assist in developing a strategic protein sourcing plan for the company that aligns with corporate objectives.
- Educate protein vendors about company guidelines policies and procedures to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Primarily this is a remote job but you can expect in-person sessions with many protein suppliers. Strong preference that you live in one of our primary market hubs: NY LA CHI.
- Work directly with an accomplished Director with international experience and a deep understanding of the global protein supply chain!
Requirements:
- 7 years of previous experience in a Supply Chain / Procurement / Protein Sourcing role.
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or other related field. MBA not required but valued.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Google Workspace / Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Tableau is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail and aptitude for numbers.
- Deep knowledge of proteins including meat seafood plant-based and alternative proteins.
- English is our main language but a secondary language (especially Spanish) is valued.
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
PTO policy and paid sick days
5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
Family leave: Paid time leave
Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals added to your account monthly
Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
Compensation
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.Pay Range for this position
$80000 - $120000 USD
If youre interested in this role please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit well get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status protected veteran status genetic information or physical or mental disability.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
