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As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?\nThe Senior Procurement Manager, Warehouse & Operational Services is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support warehouse, distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, and operational equipment needs across Saputo USA, with opportunities to leverage North America scale where beneficial. This role leads supplier negotiations, supports operational requirements, and drives measurable value through lease optimization, maintenance cost control, supplier governance, asset utilization, lifecycle planning, standardization, capital planning, and total cost of ownership improvement across the network. This position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Safety, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and site leadership to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, supplier solutions, scopes of work, commercial requirements, contracts, and governance models that support day-to-day operational performance and long-term business priorities. The role requires senior-level ownership, influence, and business judgment, including cross-functional leadership, supplier accountability, program optimization, and recommendations to divisional leadership.\nHow You Will Make Contributions That Matter\nLead sourcing, lifecycle management, and governance of 3,500+ leased assets across 29 locations, including material handling equipment, fleet assets, maintenance services, and operational support solutions.\nDrive asset optimization through supplier strategies, standardization, replacement planning, redeployment, and total cost of ownership improvements.\nAnalyze asset performance, utilization, and spend to identify cost savings, improve reliability, and support data-driven decision making.\nPartner with Operations, Supply Chain, and site leadership to align asset, warehouse, and equipment strategies with business objectives.\nDevelop business cases, KPIs, reporting, and recommendations that support fleet optimization, capital planning, and enterprise value creation.\nLead supplier relationships, governance, performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse, fleet, leasing, equipment, and operational service categories.\nDevelop and execute category and sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation activities.\nPartner with internal stakeholders to align supplier and sourcing strategies with operational requirements and enterprise priorities.\nPartner with Finance and Operations to support budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, spend management, and contract compliance.\nDevelop financial analyses and investment recommendations while monitoring performance against savings, cost, and value creation targets.\nIdentify and implement technology, analytics, and supplier innovation opportunities that improve operational performance, visibility, and asset utilization.\nLead cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance to project teams to support operational improvement and network optimization.\nYou are best suited for the role if you…\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. \n10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, operations, logistics, warehousing, asset management, fleet management, category management, or a related function. \nExperience leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving suppliers, operations, financial stakeholders, and cross-functional project teams. \nDirect experience supporting warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, fleet, or operational service environments. \nExperience leading RFx events, supplier negotiations, contract development, supplier governance, and cross-functional sourcing projects. \nExperience developing business cases, cost models, total cost of ownership analysis, financial recommendations, or capital planning support. \nStrong analytical, financial, communication, project management, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. \nAbility to influence senior stakeholders, make sound recommendations, lead through ambiguity, and manage competing priorities independently. \nWe support and care for our employees by providing them with…\nDevelopment opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.\nMeaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.\nOpportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.\nSalary range: $107,305 - $140,895\nSalary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.\nHybrid office:\nDallas - 3 days in office, 2 days remote\nMilwaukee - 4 days in office, 1 day remote\nIn the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, FrigoCheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.\nWhether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.\nAccessibility\nSaputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.\nEEO\nSaputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.\nCalifornia Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA)\nTo review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. 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