Senior Sourcing Manager - Direct Procurement

Darigold

  • Seattle, WA
  • $124,875-187,313 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Description :Darigold is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives for direct materials, with a focus on packaging and ingredients. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, ensure supply continuity and support innovation and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have deep market knowledge, strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing or food & beverage environment.Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year.Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.What You Will Do:
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for packaging and ingredient categories aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations and performance management.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations and Finance to support new product development and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing and supply risks to proactively manage sourcing decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, service and sustainability across the supply base.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including quarterly business reviews and score carding.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities related to direct materials spend.
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science or related field (MBA or CPSM preferred).
  • 7+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with a focus on direct materials (packaging and/or ingredients).
  • Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing complex supplier relationships.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in the food & beverage, CPG or manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Understanding of global supply markets and logistics.
Benefits of Working at Darigold:We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:
  • 401k competitive employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave
  • Education assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
  • Compensation range: $124,875 - $187,313 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)
Our Commitment to Diversity:Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, / & view our Right to Work Statement, / .

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