Manager, Procurement & Product Strategy

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world. Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list. We are currently in search of a **Procurement & Product Strategy Manager** to join our U.S Mission Impact team! The Procurement & Product Strategy Manager is responsible for managing the acquisition, allocation, and program designation of food and essential products used in our work to reduce child hunger in the U.S. This includes managing purchase of product through vendor vetting, bid solicitation, purchase approvals, and ordering as well as working closely with colleagues to determine program-appropriate use for current and incoming inventory. The Manager is also responsible for planning, forecasting, and managing program product budgets in close partnership with program, supply chain, and finance leaders, ensuring that product investments are aligned with program design, scale, and impact timelines. The Manager serves as a core integrator between impact strategy, donor relations, and supply chain execution, translating impact goals into clear product requirements, purchasing decisions, and inventory controls. **Note: The ideal candidate for this position will work hybrid from our corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK, however all qualified candidates will be considered nationwide.** **Job Requirements:** **Education** Bachelor’s degree required; degree in supply chain management, business, nonprofit management, public health, or a related field preferred. **Experience** 3–5+ years of experience in procurement (including relationships in the food industry), supply chain, product sourcing, or gift-in-kind management. Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional environments where program goals and operational constraints must be balanced. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost-analysis skills, with the ability to translate program plans into actionable product and spending strategies. Experience within mission-driven, humanitarian, or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks independently while meeting tight deadlines required. Strong interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint required. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered. **Essential Functions:** **Mission-Aligned Product Strategy** - Translate program logic models into clear product specifications, including categories, quality thresholds, pack configurations and shelf life. - Serve as the product strategy partner to US Mission Impact department directors, developing and annually updating a prioritized list of targeted products required to drive specific outcomes within defined timelines. - Support efforts to use program feedback, utilization data, and other learnings to continuously refine product sourcing strategy. **Program Product Budgeting and Planning** - Partner with U.S. Mission Impact department leaders to support development of annual budgets for program-related food and essential products based on program design, s…