Leprino · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Milk Procurement
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $154K/yr
7+ years expLeprino is a leading manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, seeking a Senior Manager of Milk Procurement to enhance their cheese and dairy ingredient growth. The role involves leading milk supply planning, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing procurement contracts while ensuring sustainability and quality standards are met.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Alexis Weidner
Responsibilities
Lead planning for Leprino’s annual milk supply—over 14 billion pounds a year!
Coordinate weekly milk schedules, forecasts, and supplier commitments while ensuring efficient updates across all regions
Build strong, lasting relationships with more than 1,200 dairy farm suppliers, including top-to-top meetings and regular business reviews
Partner with suppliers and plant teams to resolve issues such as diversions, scheduling challenges, or receiving delays
Guide contract negotiations for current and future milk supply agreements
Conduct analysis of regulated class pricing, blend costs, and protein premium programs to support budget decisions
Write, review, and interpret contractual language to ensure accurate supplier agreements
Research new domestic and international supply regions, including cost fundamentals and potential risks
Oversee Leprino’s Quality Animal Care (LQAC) program by reviewing standards, monitoring supplier compliance, and leading verification activities
Develop and measure sustainability projects with farm suppliers while responding to customer surveys on milk production, animal care, and environmental practices
Direct sourcing of condensed skim milk and ultra-filtered milk, managing performance reports and variance analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
7 years of combined experience in food industry sales, operations, or procurement, including 2 years in commercial dairy
Deep understanding of dairy markets, pricing, and economics
Proficiency with contracts, negotiation, and supplier coordination
Willingness to travel as needed for supplier and industry meetings
Preferred
A Master's degree or MBA with a focus in Economics, Finance, or Supply Chain
10+ years of procurement and dairy market experience, with exposure to both domestic and international supply
At least 2 years of direct experience in liquid dairy sourcing
Knowledge of sustainability metrics and practices in dairy farming
Benefits
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
LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan
Company
Leprino
Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lance FitzSimmons
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Francine Plavnick
Administrative Assistant Office of the VP and CIO
Recent News
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