Raw Material Procurement Manager

Position Raw Material Procurement Manager – First Quality Home Care Products, Salt Lake City, Utah (Hybrid schedule) Key Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive raw material category strategies aligned with business objectives and long‑term growth plans. Drive total delivered cost optimization across material, logistics, duties, and related cost elements. Monitor commodity markets and translate insights into pricing strategy and proactive risk mitigation plans. Lead structured risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity. Identify and execute value‑creation initiatives including supplier consolidation, dual sourcing strategies, and supplier‑driven innovation. Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support cost competitiveness, quality, service, and innovation. Lead complex commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long‑term supply agreements. Structure and implement supply agreements that protect business interests and proactively mitigate commercial and supply risk. Establish and manage supplier performance scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Quality and Operations teams to support supplier audits and compliance evaluations. Partner closely with Planning, Operations, and Plant teams to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply. Align sourcing strategies with production forecasts and evolving business requirements. Lead cross‑functional response to supply disruptions to protect service levels and operational continuity. Ensure supplier compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality and regulatory standards. Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and supplier‑led innovation initiatives. Leverage spend analytics and market intelligence to inform leadership decisions and category strategy. Manage raw material spend and contribute directly to profitability, productivity, and working capital objectives. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and efficiencies. Own supplier selection and sourcing decisions within delegated authority limits. Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members through performance management and succession planning. Facilitate cross‑functional category teams to drive alignment and execution of sourcing initiatives. Serve as the Procurement representative on Business Unit leadership teams, influencing strategic decisions impacting cost, supply, and innovation. Performance Expectations Deliver annual cost savings and productivity targets. Maintain high raw material service levels. Reduce supply risk exposure across strategic categories. Improve supplier performance metrics. Support innovation and new product initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field. 7+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience. Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods preferred. Strong analytical capability and experience managing commodity‑based categories. Demonstrated success negotiating strategic supplier contracts. ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferred. Strategic thinking and category management. Advanced negotiation and influencing skills. Data‑driven decision making. Cross‑functional leadership. Risk management and supply continuity planning. Strong communication and stakeholder alignment. High ethical standards and integrity. Hybrid office environment with periodic interaction at manufacturing sites. Travel required as needed. Benefits Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Paid time off (three‑week minimum). Medical, dental, and vision starting day one. 401(k) with employer match. Paid parental leave. Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500). Bundle of joy benefit – years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby. Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums and more. Equal Opportunity Employer First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr