Senior Manager - Sourcing
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Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers’ doors. Through Ollie’s carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.
As a member of our growing team, you’ll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
As a Senior Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of raw ingredients in Ollie’s recipes. You will source the highest quality produce and proteins, and play a vital role in vendor communications as a liaison between our manufacturers and food vendors. You will work to optimize our food supply chain, helping to scale our business as we continue to deliver on our margin and sustainability goals. The Sr. Sourcing Manager’s work is critical to delivering on our commitments to responsible sourcing, and to refining our impact strategy over the long term. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
This role is based remotely within the U.S. and will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
What You'll Do:
Develop programs for procurement and vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement and RFP ownership
Establish extensive professional knowledge of the US and global food supply chain through research and tools provided by Ollie, allowing for predictive pricing and forward-looking contract pricing to protect margins
Understand market indicators and anticipate changes in the market
Build on our existing partnerships and develop new relationships with mission-driven farmers and distributors who offer traceable ingredients, sustainable practices, and animal welfare
Communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual projections to our vendors and manufacturers
Oversee analysis of supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk, and vendor performance
Develop and execute our responsible sourcing standards in partnership with Ollie’s Chief Impact Officer (CIO)
Who You Are:
Experience working with teams in a fast paced, high growth environment
You have a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously and self-sufficiently
Relationship development and deal negotiation experience
You have a passion for sustainable food systems and a strong desire to make a positive impact
The ability to manage projects that have both clear and time-bound deliverables and areas of ambiguity with longer time horizons
You have 5+ years’ experience working in food supply chain and or food operations
You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a strong academic performance
Strong communication and analytical skills both internally and externally
What You'll Get:
Competitive salary and a stake in the company
Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
Unlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to use
Paid parental leave
1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents
Free Ollie subscription
Inspiring pack members!
What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.
About the job
Senior Manager - Sourcing
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers’ doors. Through Ollie’s carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.
As a member of our growing team, you’ll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
As a Senior Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of raw ingredients in Ollie’s recipes. You will source the highest quality produce and proteins, and play a vital role in vendor communications as a liaison between our manufacturers and food vendors. You will work to optimize our food supply chain, helping to scale our business as we continue to deliver on our margin and sustainability goals. The Sr. Sourcing Manager’s work is critical to delivering on our commitments to responsible sourcing, and to refining our impact strategy over the long term. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
This role is based remotely within the U.S. and will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
What You'll Do:
Develop programs for procurement and vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement and RFP ownership
Establish extensive professional knowledge of the US and global food supply chain through research and tools provided by Ollie, allowing for predictive pricing and forward-looking contract pricing to protect margins
Understand market indicators and anticipate changes in the market
Build on our existing partnerships and develop new relationships with mission-driven farmers and distributors who offer traceable ingredients, sustainable practices, and animal welfare
Communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual projections to our vendors and manufacturers
Oversee analysis of supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk, and vendor performance
Develop and execute our responsible sourcing standards in partnership with Ollie’s Chief Impact Officer (CIO)
Who You Are:
Experience working with teams in a fast paced, high growth environment
You have a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously and self-sufficiently
Relationship development and deal negotiation experience
You have a passion for sustainable food systems and a strong desire to make a positive impact
The ability to manage projects that have both clear and time-bound deliverables and areas of ambiguity with longer time horizons
You have 5+ years’ experience working in food supply chain and or food operations
You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a strong academic performance
Strong communication and analytical skills both internally and externally
What You'll Get:
Competitive salary and a stake in the company
Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
Unlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to use
Paid parental leave
1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents
Free Ollie subscription
Inspiring pack members!
What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.