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# Sr. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing at HP Hood

- **Company:** HP Hood
- **Location:** Lynnfield, MA
- **Compensation:** $98k–$108k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp/jobs/5465066008

## Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary Responsible for managing assigned spend categories through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation under the direction of the Director, Strategic Sourcing. This role leverages collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives and continuous improvement. Key objectives include RFx activities, accurate record keeping, compliance with procurement policies, and timely support for budgeting and forecasting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Category management of assigned spend categories by developing and deploying effective category plans.
- Manage performance of suppliers for assigned categories.
- Develop and implement supply risk management strategies.
- Monitor appropriate markets.
- Administer and manage RFx process including but not limited to RFx review and analysis, vendor evaluation and supplier management.
- Negotiate price and supply agreements.
- Ensure contract compliance with suppliers.
- Maintain contracts to be current.
- Determine potential value creation initiatives and opportunities. Drive year over year improvement in costs and create value.
- Track spend and value creation accurately.
- Maintain accurate Item Standard Costs, accounting factors such as freight, tariffs, and surcharges.
- Prepare annual Item budget forecast estimates.
- Represent Strategic Sourcing on various teams and projects.
- Follow procurement policies and procedures. Support improvement of existing work processes with the goal of improved collaboration, efficiency and ease of execution.
- Prepare and present annually a Category Overview at the Department Meeting.
- Up to 10% travel.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science preferred.
- Five plus years’ experience preferably in a dairy, food and beverage (F&B) or manufacturing environment.
- Professional Certification in a related field is a plus.
- Project management experience or PMP certification is desirable.
- Experience in category and supplier management is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Demonstrated effective public speaking skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced procurement tools including SAP, ARIBA, GEP, Determine, etc.
- Demonstrated skills in contract negotiations and execution.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

## #LI-KW1

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $98,000—$108,000 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our [Company Careers Page](https://hood.com/careers)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

## About HP Hood

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream under its own and licensed brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned by the Kaneb Family)
- **Headquarters**: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1846
- **Founders**: Harvey Perley Hood

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Dairy)
- **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers, food service distributors) and B2C (consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, community, and innovation. Their founder's pledge is that "good enough never was," and they focus on providing fresh, premium-quality dairy products while supporting the communities where they operate.

## Products & Services
- **Hood® Brand**: A full line of fluid milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, and other dairy products; the number-one dairy brand in New England.
- **Heluva Good!®**: A brand of dips, cheeses, and sour cream with a national presence.
- **LACTAID® Brand dairy products**: Licensed lactose-free milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese.
- **Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®**: Licensed almond milk and dairy-alternative products.
- **Other licensed and regional brands**: The company also produces and distributes other licensed products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). HP Hood was listed at #169 on the Forbes "America's Largest Private Companies" list for 2025.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion (per LinkedIn estimate) to over $3 billion (per Forbes and company statements).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Kaneb Family (owners). Key partners include license holders like Lactaid and Blue Diamond, and major retail and food service customers across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has 12 manufacturing plants across the United States and is a top dairy brand in New England. Recent funding of $350,000 (grant) from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center in 2024.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage and Brand Trust**: Over 175 years of history and a deeply trusted brand name, especially in New England.
- **Scale and Distribution**: One of the largest dairy processors in the country with a national footprint and 17 office/manufacturing locations.
- **Licensing Portfolio**: Exclusive rights to produce and distribute major national brands like LACTAID® and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, providing a diversified revenue stream.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns a research and development operation, allowing for product innovation and quality control.
- **Private Ownership**: Family-owned structure allows for long-term strategic planning without quarterly earnings pressure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation**: Continuously developing new products and packaging, such as the LightBlock Bottle® and bold cottage cheese flavors.
- **Sustainability**: Committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across operations.
- **Community Engagement**: Partnering with organizations that support children and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
- **Operational Excellence**: Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency across its 12 manufacturing plants.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- **Notable Perks and Development**: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- **Workforce**: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.

## Sources
1. [hood.com (Careers Page)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp)
2. [hood.com (Our Story)](https://hood.com/our-story)
3. [LinkedIn (HP Hood Company Page)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-hood)
4. [Built In (HP Hood LLC Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/hp-hood-llc)

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