KIND Hiring for Procurement Operations , Sr Analyst at Chicago, IL Full Time

Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.  

Our iconic KIND® bars – made with real, recognizable ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND’s products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient – like nuts or whole grains – and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners. 

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

What You’ll Do

As a collection of brands including KIND, Nature’s Bakery, and trü frü within the Health and Wellness Division of Mars Snacking, we are proud to offer healthy snacking options to our consumers. From granola to snack bars and better for you hyper-chilled and hyper-dried chocolate covered fruit, we believe that the choice to snack healthier should be an easy and desirable one. With real, recognizable ingredients in every bite, we’re on a mission to inspire everyone to snack better.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Procurement Operations, Sr. Analyst to join our dynamic, growth-oriented team! If you’re someone who loves to dive in and make things happen, we want you!

Reporting to the Global Procurement Excellence Lead, the Procurement Ops Sr. Analyst, is a key position in Mars Health & Wellness Platform procurement organization. Mars Health & Wellness (H&W) is a collection of Business Units that house fast growing, insurgent brands such as KIND, Nature’s Bakery, and Tru Fru. This role will serve as one of the cash leads for these businesses and will work on key projects that are broader reaching. H&W is investing substantially to maintain the trajectory of our hyper growth Brands and will continue to increase as the result of the platforms acquisitions. The individual will assist in the collection, consolidation, and analysis of our spend needs. The individual will be a strategic thinker, and an individual capable of managing complex tasks independently while working with and supporting many business tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with identification of cash release opportunities across H&W
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate and increase payment terms where possible, enhancing cash flow and delivering improved working capital for the organization
• Ongoing collaboration with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Suppliers
• Ability to work within large data sets to analyze information and present findings
• Manages ongoing monitoring and actioning of supplier payment terms helpdesk

Additional Focus Areas

• • Coupa Optimization:
  • Support future implementations and optimization of existing Coupa for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes across H&W, ensuring the system is fully leveraged to improve procurement efficiency and compliance.
  • Contract Management:
  • Oversee the management of supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle—from initiation, negotiation, and execution to renewals and terminations.
  • Ensure that all procurement contracts are compliant with internal policies, regulations, and business objectives.
  • Work with legal and procurement teams to develop and enforce clear, standardized contract templates and terms.
  • Ensure proper contract visibility, tracking, and reporting for both procurement and legal teams.
  • Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Assist with building and ongoing management of H&W Supplier Onboarding program
  • Process Improvement & Automation:
  • Assist with process automation initiatives to reduce manual tasks, increase accuracy, and improve overall efficiency.
  • Implement continuous improvement practices across procurement and to streamline operations.
  • Training & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Provide training and support to procurement and legal teams on Coupa P2P, and Contract management processes
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning across procurement and related departments.
  • Performance Tracking
  • Create and maintain scorecards for Procurement to visualize progress

What You’ll Bring To KIND

• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain
• Analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritization
• Strong customer focus and service orientation
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player
• Computer skills – Technology: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), Smartsheet, experience in SAP or other ERP systems is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

You have…

• 3 years of experience of demonstrated success in Supply Chain/Logistics or procurement, or Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience of demonstrated success in Supply Chain/Logistics or procurement
• Experience with supply chain management
• Experience with procurement and/or procurement operations

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

What KIND Offers

• 401(K) or RRSP’s with generous company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
• Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
• Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
• Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
• Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
• Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.

EEO

At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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