Nomnomnow Inc Hiring for Procurement Manager Job at Nashville, TN Full Time

Nom Nom is improving the lives of dogs and cats everywhere. One meal at a time.

We deliver real, restaurant-quality meals every month — prepped, mixed and portioned in our very own kitchens. Personalized all the way down to the calorie, each meal is formulated to meet the unique needs of every pet we serve. Our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and staff of world-class scientists make sure of it, researching, studying and innovating nonstop to ensure maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing pet health at large.

We’re a team of pet lovers (duh), complacency crushers (you bet) and doggedly-determined

experts (woof) that pride ourselves on serving up the best food possible for our four-legged family.

We take absolute ownership over everything we do, persistently pushing one another toward creative solutions to complex problems. With a healthy serving of fun when time permits.

(Time always permits.)

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality raw materials for our company. The Procurement Manager will work with various teams across the organization to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The chosen candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices in alignment with budget and department goals. Knowledge of freight and logistics is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, select, and purchase quality ingredients and materials
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best prices in alignment with budgetary goals
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Update inventory and ensure stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Monitor all inventory transactions across the operation, including inbound and outbound shipments, transfers between internal (i.e., Nom Nom) and external (i.e., 3rd party warehouse) locations, and stock adjustments (e.g., because of cycle counts or write-offs)
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
• Work with various teams across the organization to provide data and insights on purchasing trends and insights on reducing procurement costs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably 3-5+ years of experience as a buyer in food manufacturing or distribution
• Proven track record of using market and commodity data to generate actionable insights on the company’s supply chain
• Proficient in the use of various technologies, such as Excel, Google Sheets, and procurement and inventory management systems
• Proven experience working cross-functionally to support various team initiatives
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Thrives in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Associate Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and much more
• Health Savings Account and FSA
• 401K with a match to 4%
• We pay 100% of Short Term and Long Term disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Formal training and opportunities for career progression

Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.