ABOUT KATE FARMSKate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms. POSITION OVERVIEW This position will leverage best practices and deep understanding of both manufacturing business processes and negotiating to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities in support of Company strategic objectives.  They will lead the sourcing process from supplier selection through delivery of materials ensuring we secure the highest quality materials at the best price. WHAT YOU WILL DO <ul> <li> Sourcing Strategy: Create, recommend, and implement category strategies that mitigate risks in quality, supply, and price. </li> <li> Supplier Management: Develop and track supplier performance metrics and recommend process changes as required. Build Total Cost of Ownership and Should-cost models to help influence buying decisions.</li> <li> Supplier Selection: Gather market intelligence to understand industry trends and supplier’s capacity, investment, and innovation. Leverage this market knowledge to create a roadmap for current business allocation and future supplier selection. </li> <li> Negotiation: Conduct negotiations leveraging sourcing best practices. Understand business needs, suppliers’ business drivers, and market conditions to enable fact-based decisions on negotiation strategies. Mitigate and resolve disagreements by proactively anticipating objections and adjusting negotiating approaches as needed. Seek guidance on and escalate complex legal and/or regulatory issues as needed.</li> </ul>·        Oversee: Direct management of the procurement team.   Lead, Develop, and Motivate the procurement team members to support individual, department, and company goals and company values. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO<ul> <li>   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.  </li> <li>   Masters in Business Administration or equivalent and 5 years of purchasing experience, or 10 years of experience in purchasing management is a plus.</li> </ul><ul> <li>  Able to work cohesively with multiple departments and teams.</li> <li>  Strong computer skills, including advanced capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other data manipulation tools. </li> <li>  Advanced analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. </li> <li>  Able to work independently with a high level of accuracy.</li> <li>  Consumer products experience is highly desired. </li> <li>  Experience with multiple ERP systems.</li> <li>  Dedicated to building high-performing teams while also supporting employees’ career growth in individual ways.</li> <li>  Supports diverse hiring and related initiatives to meet company goals.</li> <li>  Strong commitment to company mission and values.</li> <li>  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li> <li>  Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.</li> </ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. <ul> <li>  Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.</li> <li>  While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.</li> <li> Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. </li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position will work in a home/office environment with regular trips to suppliers, and manufacturing locations; occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations.  Requires up to 25% travel. It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcareprofessionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of equity. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.$105,000 - $135,000 Annual Base Salary. For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive a generous  PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure),  two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Kate Farms was founded in 2012 by parents determined to save their daughter's life after a diagnosis of failure to thrive and is now the #1 recommended plant-based formula. These plant-based, organic formulas are made with easily digested organic pea protein and functional ingredients to support gut health, without common allergens or artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. For oral or tube feeding use. Clinically proven to demonstrate improved tolerance, weight gain and adherence.

Manager, Procurement

ABOUT KATE FARMSKate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition.&nbsp;Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.&nbsp;POSITION OVERVIEW This position will leverage best practices and deep understanding of both manufacturing business processes and negotiating to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities in support of Company strategic objectives.&nbsp; They will lead the sourcing process from supplier selection through delivery of materials ensuring we secure the highest quality materials at the best price. WHAT YOU WILL DO <ul> <li> Sourcing Strategy: Create, recommend, and implement category strategies that mitigate risks in quality, supply, and price. </li> <li> Supplier Management: Develop and track supplier performance metrics and recommend process changes as required. Build Total Cost of Ownership and Should-cost models to help influence buying decisions.</li> <li> Supplier Selection: Gather market intelligence to understand industry trends and supplier’s capacity, investment, and innovation. Leverage this market knowledge to create a roadmap for current business allocation and future supplier selection. </li> <li> Negotiation: Conduct negotiations leveraging sourcing best practices. Understand business needs, suppliers’ business drivers, and market conditions to enable fact-based decisions on negotiation strategies. Mitigate and resolve disagreements by proactively anticipating objections and adjusting negotiating approaches as needed. Seek guidance on and escalate complex legal and/or regulatory issues as needed.</li> </ul>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee: Direct management of the procurement team.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead, Develop, and Motivate the procurement team members to support individual, department, and company goals and company values. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO<ul> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.&nbsp; </li> <li>&nbsp;&nbsp; Masters in Business Administration or equivalent and 5 years of purchasing experience, or 10 years of experience in purchasing management is a plus.</li> </ul><ul> <li>&nbsp; Able to work cohesively with multiple departments and teams.</li> <li>&nbsp; Strong computer skills, including advanced capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other data manipulation tools. </li> <li>&nbsp; Advanced analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. </li> <li>&nbsp; Able to work independently with a high level of accuracy.</li> <li>&nbsp; Consumer products experience is highly desired. </li> <li>&nbsp; Experience with multiple ERP systems.</li> <li>&nbsp; Dedicated to building high-performing teams while also supporting employees’ career growth in individual ways.</li> <li>&nbsp; Supports diverse hiring and related initiatives to meet company goals.</li> <li>&nbsp; Strong commitment to company mission and values.</li> <li>&nbsp; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li> <li>&nbsp; Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.</li> </ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.&nbsp;<ul> <li>&nbsp; Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.</li> <li>&nbsp; While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.</li> <li> Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. </li> </ul>&nbsp;WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.&nbsp;This position will work in a home/office environment with regular trips to suppliers, and manufacturing locations; occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations.&nbsp; Requires up to 25% travel.&nbsp;It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcareprofessionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of equity. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.&nbsp; All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.$105,000 - $135,000 Annual Base Salary. For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan,&nbsp;as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Employees will also receive a generous &nbsp;PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure), &nbsp;two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.&nbsp; Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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