Procurement Manager (Capital & Energy)

Within our Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement team located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Procurement Manager (Capital & Energy) to support the successful delivery of capital projects and energy sourcing strategies across our manufacturing network. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best." It is why we work harder, invest more, and continually improve. Join a team that helps build the future of our operations!

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $113,000 and $128,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 12% .

What You’ll Do:

• Build sourcing strategies for capital equipment, construction services, energy, and professional services that support projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and write contracts that balance cost, quality, schedule, and business needs.
• Partner with Engineering, Technical Services, Operations, R&D, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to coordinate procurement activities across capital projects. We believe strong collaboration creates better outcomes!
• Monitor supplier performance and build productive relationships that support quality, delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Research market conditions, industry benchmarks, and pricing trends to provide recommendations that strengthen sourcing decisions and reduce business risk.
• Support natural gas and electricity procurement strategies by coordinating with Leprino's third-party energy consultant and contributing to energy planning activities.
• Maintain capital project commitments in SAP and coordinate funding activities with Accounting to support accurate financial reporting.
• Contribute to project budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities throughout the capital project lifecycle.
• Present sourcing updates, supplier insights, and energy portfolio information during leadership reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Mentor plant engineering procurement teams by sharing sourcing knowledge, contract guidance, and standard procurement practices.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Eight years of professional procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience with a Bachelor's degree, or five years with a Master's degree.
• Five years of procurement or sourcing experience supporting capital projects, capital equipment, construction services, or energy categories.
• Seven years of strategic sourcing experience, including supplier negotiations and contract development.
• Experience supporting capital project budgeting, forecasting, and procurement activities.
• The ability to travel as needed to support supplier meetings and project execution.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master's degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or an MBA.
• Experience using SAP or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Experience supporting procurement within food manufacturing, dairy manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Experience with energy procurement, utility sourcing, commodity markets, or energy price risk management.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?