Unreal Snacks · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Procurement - Ingredients
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expUnreal Snacks is on a mission to unjunk the world, starting with chocolate. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement – Ingredients to lead sourcing and supplier management for core ingredients, ensuring supply security, advancing sustainability initiatives, and driving innovation across their ingredient portfolio.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Own procurement for all core ingredients, including price management, sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and performance tracking
Lead sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply base, ensuring alignment with company goals and ESG commitments
Develop and execute redundancy strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce single-source risk
Drive procurement innovation, identifying new ingredient technologies, supplier capabilities, and strategic sourcing opportunities
Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to commercialize new products with sustainable, cost-effective ingredient solutions
Monitor commodity markets and assess risk exposure, particularly for key agricultural inputs (e.g., cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts)
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost modeling to support strategic business decisions
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of procurement best practices
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a focus on food, CPG, or ingredients
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Direct experience managing commodities, preferably cocoa or other agricultural ingredients
Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost management, and sustainability program implementation
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret market data and translate it into actionable sourcing strategies
Experienced with data analysis and procurement systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, Power BI)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable influencing across all levels of the organization
Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving ability and adaptability in dynamic market environments
Prior people management experience required
Preferred
MBA or CPSM certification a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus
Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered, dependent premiums covered at 60%
Health Reimbursement Account
401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire)
Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver, Medical, & Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Stipend
Wellness Stipend
Monthly Home Office Stipend
Coworking Stipend for remote employees
Donation Matching Program
Paid Volunteer Days
Unlimited chocolate
Great teammates and team culture - including department & team events
Exposure to exciting opportunities at a rapidly growing brand!
Company
Unreal Snacks
UNREAL Snacksreinvents chocolate snacks with simple ingredients, way less sugar, and a truly unreal taste.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin McCarthy
CEO
Jim Barch
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-10-25
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