Nylabone · 1 day ago
Director of Procurement - Natural Treats
Neptune, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expNylabone, a division of Central Garden & Pet, offers exciting career opportunities in their Neptune City, New Jersey office. The Director of Procurement for Natural Treats will lead the procurement strategy and operations for sourcing natural animal parts for pet treats, focusing on supplier management, quality control, and sustainable supply chain practices.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for our business units of natural animal parts including vendor identification, capability assessment and selection, negotiation of vendor terms/ conditions/ agreements/ contracts, new item sourcing (finished goods and raw materials), new item specifications, pricing negotiations/ cost management, cost savings initiatives, execution /tracking of purchase orders
Continuously monitor commodity price indices and foreign currency exchange trends and propose corresponding strategies for sourcing and negotiation
Responsible for defining procurement strategy to establish supply sources, maximize current and future market conditions, and define contingency planning to ensure critical supplies are met
Stay informed about sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in the natural treats industry
Effectively leverage depth and breadth of total spend across multiple commodities whenever possible in order to deliver maximum cost savings and cost reduction to generate value
Develop a strong working relationship with internal and external teams to create a collaborative environment that supports the business strategy, tactics, and timelines
Support Marketing, R&D, and Creative efforts to grow the business by proactively offering product, packaging, vendor, and manufacturing alternatives (domestic and international)
Facilitate strategic business decisions by providing actionable, value-added analysis of any relevant emerging and/ or current world trade changes
Collaborate with Finance on product costing structure relative to material/ component cost verification, freight rate verification, duty rates, etc
Work closely with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to ensure the proper flow of materials/ products to meet customer requirements while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Minimum of 4 years of successful procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced CPG environment
Must be bilingual in Spanish
Demonstrated leadership abilities coupled with strong project management and analytical skills
High proficiency in negotiation process experience, skills, and tactics
Comprehensive cost modeling and 'should-cost' estimate analysis
Experience in working with cross-functional teams and creating a collaborative environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and organizational skills
Ability to quickly develop a deep knowledge of the marketplace and key competitors
Highly developed interpersonal skills with exceptional written and verbal communication
High energy, results- and people-oriented, assertive/persuasive, team player
Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential customer and product information
Computer proficiency on all MS Office applications with high proficiency in Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Free Life and Disability Insurance.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401 (k) with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program.
Access to thousands of free online courses.
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
Referral Program with a cash bonus.
Access to on-demand pay.
Paid parental leave.
Company
Nylabone
Nylabone is a consumer goods company that manufactures dog chews, bones, treats, and toys.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-05
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