Director of Procurement

Who are we? 

Kodiak Cakes is a fast-growing natural food company located in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Park City, Utah. Our journey with food began by restoring the tradition of whole grain flapjacks from the American frontier. In the process, we discovered that foods made closer to nature are not only more wholesome but taste better and are packed with clean energy. We rely on that clean energy from nature to fuel our active, outdoor lifestyle in the mountains.                                                                                                  

We make the best-selling whole grain flapjack mix in the nation and also sell toaster waffles, baking mixes, oatmeal, and syrup at a number of retailers. We’re expanding rapidly as our business continues to grow year-after-year and need to build our team with people that share our passion for the outdoors, bring industry experience, thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, and want to make an impact on the front lines of the food revolution. We believe that eating real food closer to nature, being active outdoors, and preserving local nature will bring back that old, balanced partnership with the wild that our forebears forged out on the frontier. We embrace the spirit of the Kodiak – a pristine wilderness with a rich ecosystem – and we rely on that spirit of the Kodiak to inspire the work we do, the food we eat, and the way we play. 

What will this position do?   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for managing packaging spend (~$16M /yr) across multiple categories
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Procurement to manage the contract manufacturing spend ($40M / yr)
• Lead and manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including the creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through vendor evaluations and vendor selection
• Own and lead contracting and negotiating for packaging contracts on behalf of Kodiak, as well as strategic supplier partnership agreements
• Manage the quarterly cost card review process with contract manufacturing suppliers
• Partner with the Director of Supply Chain Planning to mitigate production attainment and stability risks
• In partnership with the Innovation program management team, identify, develop, and cultivate partnerships with new and existing vendors to unlock innovation and collaboration to maximize value and reduce risk
• Build effective internal relationships with R&D, Marketing and Operations to execute key sourcing initiatives
• Partner with Operations, Marketing and R&D to steward the New Product Commercialization process
• Partner with Finance to track and reports savings achieved through the year
• Partner with Finance to provide data and insights to build the Annual Budget
• Owns and develops category market research, including development of category playbooks by incorporating latest industry trends and insights, as well as business objectives
• Create strategy for supply assurance and supply risk mitigation to protect the organization. Takes action to mitigate, reduce, and eliminate risk related to supplier capacity, product quality, cost, and supply redundancy
• Analyze and calculate procurement costs, and develop cost reduction strategies to enable a competitive advantage to bottom-line growth
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure procurement objectives algin with corporate social responsibility goals
• Support the implementation of the Kodiak Supplier Relationship Management Program
• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery, including the creation of innovate solutions for delayed materials

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for an experienced Procurement or consulting professional in the CPG Category. The individual should have a proven track record of building strategic sourcing programs and elevating strategic supplier relationships. They must also have experience in leading market assessments and negotiations with the supply base.

Required: 

• 3 years of overall procurement experience, leading a broad array of categories
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic sourcing programs and strategic supplier relationships within the Food/Beverage industry
• Must have experience in conducting comprehensive supplier analysis and screening, analyzing supplier proposals and using decision-making tools/models, including financial and non-financial criteria, to support the buying teams in negotiations and facilitate award recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management and problem solving skills with an orientation to details, both at strategic and tactical levels
• Good communication skills, strong relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong drive for results, setting continually higher goals 

What else do I need to know? 

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah.  Currently our team has the option to work remotely. Once the office fully re-opens, this position will be hybrid onsite. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: 

• Health/vision/dental plans 
• 401k match 
• Relocation assistance 
• Annual performance bonus 
• Active lifestyle allowance 
• A company fleet of mountain bikes and other equipment 
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks 
• Flexible vacation 
• Early-out Fridays 
• Maternity/paternity leave 
• Casual dress code 
• A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks

At Kodiak Cakes, we are committed to a truly inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates what makes each of us unique. We bring our full authentic selves to work and leverage our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive value for the company and to live out its mission. 

Salary : $16 - $40