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Chobani · 1 day ago

Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement

Chobani is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to oversee their indirect procurement function for IT, HR, and professional services. The role involves managing an annual spend exceeding $80M and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global business goals.

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Hiring Manager
Alison DeClercq
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Responsibilities

Develop and implement 3-year sourcing strategies for IT, HR, and professional services, aligned with regional and global business goals
Design, manage, and execute sourcing processes, including RFx events, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (People Team, IT, Legal) to understand needs and drive successful project outcomes
Utilize e-sourcing tools (such as, Ariba Sourcing and others) for streamlined procurement processes and improved efficiency
Collaborate with department leaders to establish short and long-term business objectives, identifying, developing, and managing strategic business relationships
Continuously monitor and measure procurement effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities through industry best practices and data analysis
Assess supplier agreements, negotiate on behalf of the company, leveraging corporate buying power for optimal terms
Evaluate vendor performance, manage procurement execution process, and resolve issues for smooth supply continuity
Champion a culture of innovation and excellence within the procurement team, staying current with the latest technologies and trends
Drive aggressive productivity goals, creating a pipeline of projects
Manage stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process
Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing strategies, implementing protocols for effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives
Anticipate key supplier problems, resolve issues, and develop business continuity plans for supply
Evaluate vendor quality of service, mediate disputes, and escalate issues

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesContract negotiationSupplier relationship managementFinancial acumenAnalytical skillsProject managementInfluencing stakeholdersUnderstanding market dynamicsCollaboration with legal teamsCost-saving programsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience required
10+ years of experience in sourcing, relationship management, contract negotiation, and project management, ideally within IT, HR, or professional services
Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives
Deep understanding of market dynamics impacting IT, HR, and professional services, with a global perspective
Experience managing complex contracts and collaborating with legal teams
Financial and analytical acumen, experience in setting strategy, leading transformational change, and major project management
Demonstrated success in implementing cost-saving programs and optimizing supplier relationships

Company

Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.

H1B Sponsorship

Chobani has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (15)
2023 (9)
2022 (13)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.55B
Key Investors
TPG
2025-10-16Private Equity· $650M
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $650M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $500M

Leadership Team

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Hamdi Ulukaya
Founder and CEO
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David Arena
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Transformation and Enterprise Data Analytics
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