Senior Procurement Manager - Direct Materials
ByHeart
ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Our mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. That’s why we studied the latest breast milk science, worked directly with suppliers we know and trust, set uncompromising quality standards, developed our own small batch blending process, built our own manufacturing facilities, and conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial. Our goal is to create a future where all parents feel amazing about feeding their baby—no matter how they do it.
When we launched our Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in March 2022, we were the first new U.S infant formula manufacturer in 15 years. Since then, we’ve been leading the way in a lot of ways.
We’re…
- The only U.S.-made infant formula to use organic, grass-fed whole milk
- The first and only U.S. infant formula company to add the two most abundant proteins found in breast milk—alpha-lac and lactoferrin—to our ingredients list
- The first infant formula company to receive Clean Label Project’s Purity Award (and we test for 700 contaminants vs the required 400)
- We ran the largest clinical trial by a new infant formula brand in 25 years—clinically proving our benefits vs a leading infant formula like:
- Less spit up
- Softer poops
- Easier digestion
- More efficient weight gain
- Enhanced nutrient absorption
- Longer stretches between nighttime feeds*
ByHeart has rapidly emerged as a leader in infant nutrition, fortifying the domestic supply chain by owning end-to-end manufacturing in 3 US facilities and ranking in the top 10% of the U.S. infant formula category within just one year. Strategic partnerships with retailers like Walmart and Whole Foods have expanded access to their premium, science-backed formula, now available in over 70% of U.S. stores.
With >$400M in funding, we’re shifting the industry forward—and this is just the beginning. Help us build a future where all parents can feel amazing about feeding, by joining our growing team of >300 people that stretches across the country.
We're proud to offer competitive, family-first benefits, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance for the whole family: medical, dental, & vision insurance covered 100%, with 90% coverage for your family.
- Flexible paid time off: plus 12+ company holidays, and 2 floating holidays to use at your discretion!
- 16-weeks of fully-paid parental leave and new parent support: free 1-year supply of formula, cozy feeding suites, and paid pumping time.
- Up to 6% 401(k) Match to help you plan for your future.
- Company equity for every employee: because when we succeed, we succeed together!
Visit our site to learn more, and check out some recent press on ByHeart:
- Entrepreneur: The Illusion of the Shelf – The Driving Force Behind Infant Formula Shortages, and What Needs to Change
- Forbes: A Startup Wanted To Make A Better Baby Formula. It Took Five Long Years.
- Business Insider: ByHeart Announces Published Data in a Scholarly Journal on Benefits of The Novel High Quality Protein Blend in Their Groundbreaking Next-Generation Easy to Digest Infant Formula
- Axios: Infant formula maker ByHeart raises $95 million
- BabyCenter: 2024 Best formula for Breastfed Babies
- New Modern Mom: The Clean Formula Moms Are Loving
*based on data from infants at approximately 4 months of age
Role Description:
This role has responsibility for the raw and packaging materials procurement for the ByHeart facilities.
This role reports into the VP of Supply Operations..
The Senior Procurement Manager – Direct Materials will be responsible for: securing continuous supply of raw and packaging materials, driving suppliers to improve quality and service, developing partnerships with key suppliers, identifying and executing raw and packaging strategies, supporting innovation development, co-negotiating long-term agreements, and being accountable for total cost of ownership.
This role will be networking with other functions such as Plant, Quality, R&D, Supply, Finance, and/or Marketing.
Reports To: VP, Supply Operations
Location: Remote or NY Office
Start Date: ASAP
Role Responsibilities:
Supply Security:
- Ensure availability and continuous supply of raw and packaging materials for the ByHeart’s operation and/or its external manufacturing facilities.
- Identify opportunities to develop existing and new suppliers, materials, or approaches to stabilize the supply base.
- Manage and support critical supply issues to prevent supply interruption.
Supplier and Stakeholder Management:
- Be accountable for Quality and Service from suppliers, and drive improvement.
- Drive suppliers on quality issue complaints, claims, and supply replacement.
- Ensure problems relating to quality, delivery, and service are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner. Elevate significant issues when needed.
- Implement Supplier Relationship Management Program, focus on driving key suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and service, and foster innovation.
- Lead supplier qualification projects with cross-functional team, and support innovation development.
- Be able to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Total Cost of Ownership:
- Be responsible for the total best value for raw and packaging materials, accountable for savings, and improve efficiency.
- Identify Procurement opportunities and develop strategies, negotiating long-term agreements and maintain compliance.
- Work closely with the Plant Supply organization and Finance in understanding needs, improving cost, service and quality of materials.
- Maintain a database of Purchasing.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree or higher in related field.
- 5+ years Sourcing/Purchasing experience preferred in infant nutritional products, pharmaceuticals, or food industries.
- Knowledge and experience with dairy components.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional team within organization. Team player mindset.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and external manufacturers.
- Strong self-starter, project management, strategic planning and change management skills.
- Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
- Ability in analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in standard software applications including MS Office, MS Outlook, SAP or Deacom.
The minimum annual salary for this position is $125,000 and the maximum is $140,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of New York City will differ. Additionally, you will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company’s equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.