Role: Head of Procurement (Senior Manager)

Reports to: Head of Product & Operations, The Pets Table 

About The Pets Table:

The Pets Table is on a mission to reimagine pet food, one bowl at a time. We believe theres a better way to feed our good boys & girls. A way that gives every pet - the long-haired, the short-legged, & the spotted alike - a seat at the table, with healthy recipes developed with vets & made from wholesome ingredients that humans trust.

Were a new brand within the HelloFresh Group which launched in 2023 in the US. Were incubated within the HelloFresh Group meaning we have the space to operate as a start up whilst also having the many benefits of being part of a larger organization. Were looking to scale rapidly, to disrupt the pet food industry & to help pawrents improve their furry family members wellbeing.

Were building a strong team & culture for The Pets Table. Every new hire has the ability & is encouraged to contribute to the success of this venture as well as the culture of the team. We know that hiring the right people makes a huge difference.

So, if youre keen to join a high growth, entrepreneurial company where you can have an impact, then look no further!

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement will be responsible for managing key weekly procurement activities across all categories (wet/dry product, packaging, etc.) as well as standing up our insourcing ingredient program. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to build out the procurement function & deep dive into different procurement areas, designing & executing projects.  Areas of focus may include Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Order & Inventory Management. The Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement is highly agile, has a passion for diagnosing & bringing structure to complex business challenges (and is not afraid of getting their hands dirty!), & adept at change & stakeholder management.

You will ...

• Stand up our ingredient sourcing, starting with protein. Manage relationships with suppliers ensuring supply of high quality products for the best price possible
• Track inventory levels & ensure proper coverage based on our forecast. You will manage product & supply delivery to our Distribution Centers
• Work closely with our Suppliers, Distribution Centers & Carriers to ensure timely supply of product 
• Participate in supplier negotiations, vendor onboarding & enforcing SLAs
• Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop & optimize our supply network
• Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget
• Work closely with vet formulators / nutritionists to test insourced ingredients & vet new SKUs to insource
• Onboard new vendors & new SKUs to drive cost savings & customer satisfaction
• Work with a wide range of suppliers on initiatives spanning new SKU ideation to performance compliance
• You will manage reporting on key performance indicators & look for ways to improve week over week
• You will leverage available data & reports to understand ops performance & drive changes/insights based on those insights
• Drive the successful & on time completion of ad hoc operational projects

You are...

• Bold: Youre adventurous, outgoing & optimistic; youre confident making decisions & taking calculated risk
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You have the vision, passion, & imagination; you are not afraid to ask, what if & constantly challenge the status quo
• Analytical: Data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action & pave the way for efficiency
• Team-oriented: You have a track record of working in cross-functional teams & cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels & departments of an organization
• Strategic: You recognize & resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging & use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, & present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans
• Cost focused: Youre able to identify & deliver cost savings using a variety of levers from negotiating to more strategic procurement levers
• Customer-focused: Slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience & strive to deliver a product that is second to none
• Agile: Thrive on shifting priorities & new challenges, willing to move forward without a roadmap, building & driving the needed structure
• Creative: Challenge conventional methods & open to new ideas
• Driven by results: Independently push multiple projects to completion with a sense of urgency. Focus on activities that have tangible business outcomes & require little oversight to move projects forward
• A clear communicator: With solid written & oral communications skills. Able to clearly coordinate & provide information to co-workers
• Goal-oriented: Ability to break complex, unstructured problems down into components of impact & derive quantifiable action items
• Self-starter: Capable of jumping into new challenges, quickly assessing what needs to be done, building a plan & executing flawlessly
• Self-motivated: Driven & able to work effectively both independently & in a team environment

At a minimum, you have...

• 4+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing, with relevant experience in the pet food or food industry preferred
• Knowledge of the protein markets & factors that influence them; prior protein experience is preferred
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving, & constantly evolving high-growth environment
• A bachelors degree in supply chain, business, engineering, other relevant area of study
• Understanding of the operations, supply chain, & product offering of food direct-to-consumer businesses is a big plus
• Experience working on or managing complex projects in a hands-on analytical environment
• Proven experience establishing, implementing, & executing operational process
• Strong data & analytical skills with the ability to analyze large data sets skillfully by building complex models & identify/resolve problems quickly using sound & professional judgment
• Exceptional project & stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage resources, budgets, vendors, & be able to lead & guide projects through completion

Youll get

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
• $0 monthly premium & other flexible health plans effective first day of employment
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)   
• Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches
• Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company  

It is the policy of The Pets Table not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran.