KIND · 7 hours ago
Fruit Sourcing Lead - Global Procurement
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expKIND is a company dedicated to promoting a kinder and healthier world through its range of healthy snacks. The Fruit Sourcing Lead will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for various fruit products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure business continuity and drive innovation.
Food and BeverageNutrition
Responsibilities
Strategic development and execution of integrated business buying strategy for a diverse range of fruit products; (IQF, Dried/Freeze Dried, Fruit Pastes, etc) achieving cost, cash, quality and service targets. Focused on strategic goals linked to critical business needs
Collaborate with suppliers, external manufacturing partners to manage inbound supply for production (forecasts, order tracking, pricing, etc)
Rigorously apply the Strategic Sourcing Methodology to develop the appropriate procurement strategy and selection of key suppliers
Lead cost reduction initiatives and continually optimize inbound supply chain and fit for purpose specifications for materials
Analyze commodity and economic markets; accurately assess supply and demand; identify and manage market risks and opportunities; build a buying plan and adjust price risk management strategy based on insights
Provide cyclical estimates on buying performances versus previous cycle, budget and market updates in Commodity Buying Forum
Accountable for cash delivery from supplier payment terms and deployment of supplier financing where appropriate
Drive continuous improvement of material quality, specification management and logistics performance of the suppliers
Represent Procurement at various activity team meetings with timely and accurate information related to innovation
Influence the external environment for competitive advantage or for the good of the industry
Be a catalyst for innovation by being the eyes and ears of the company in seeking out new materials, new origins, new opportunities for competitive advantage
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Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or Engineering preferred; MBA or MS a plus
5-7 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a Fortune 500 Procurement organization or equivalent
Prior experience in vendor qualification program
Prior experience in supplier led innovation
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams, especially with R&D, Operations, and manufacturing sites
Successful execution of strategic sourcing initiatives in multiple Procurement categories
Demonstrated track record of implemented year over year cost savings initiatives and ability to develop a cost savings project pipeline
Highly analytical and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
Proficiency in PowerPoint
Strong collaboration skills and can work cross-functionally to create opportunities, improve process and execute projects
Understanding of Integrated Business Processes and support of innovation tied to output
Experience managing suppliers in a Supplier Performance or Relationship Management program (SPM/SRM) which has improved suppliers' performance and impact
Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to support development of, and execute, a 2-5 year strategy
Previous experience in agricultural ingredients, commodities
Track record of identifying and delivering value leadership opportunities, driving growth for the organization
Able to generate high-quality work in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
Well organized and can work on multiple initiatives, while moving actions to completion to hit timelines
An effective communicator, highly collaborative and build great relationships, with the ability to hold the tension when appropriate
Highly analytical and inquisitive, moving data into insights that you clearly communicate, and which can be easily understood
Passionate about sustainability and wellness
Highly ethical and trustworthy, inspiring trust in others
Proactive and energetic, always looking for ways to improve or take things to the next level
Extremely curious and are an innate problem solver
Benefits
401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.
Company
KIND
KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Mars
2020-11-17Acquired
2017-11-29Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Daniel Calderoni
CEO, KIND North America
Jon Craig
CFO, KIND North America
Recent News
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2025-12-06
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