Sr. Procurement Manager-Real Estate

Join Our Winning Team at Utz - Where Passion Meets Innovation!

At Utz, we're more than just a snack company-we're a team of dedicated innovators committed to delivering mouthwatering snacks made from the finest ingredients. With over a century of history and a diverse portfolio that includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border, we're on a mission to make life more delicious for our consumers. And it all starts with our incredible team. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we're dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages growth, advancement, and well-being. From comprehensive health benefits to career development programs, we've got our associates' backs every step of the way.

We're looking for a Senior Procurement Manager - Commercial Real Estate to join our team and help fuel our national expansion!

In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping Utz's future as we expand into new markets across the U.S. You'll lead the charge in selecting and securing prime locations for our new facilities, managing everything from site selection to lease execution. This position is instrumental in developing new strategies for accelerating growth, executing expansion plans in support of our ongoing national rollout and strategic growth initiatives. They must be able to make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems. This, while helping to develop accelerated growth strategies and managing a complex real estate transaction pipeline. They must be able to easily relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people, and build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way. Most importantly, they rebound quickly from setbacks, learn from hardships and challenging transactions, and above all, employ a "keep moving forward" mentality. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, have a passion for strategic growth, and possess a knack for navigating complex negotiations, this is your chance to play a key role in our journey to becoming the fastest-growing pure-play U.S. snacking company.

*This position is fully remote, but we prefer a candidate to be based in EST and up to 35% travel is required.

What You'll Do:

• Leads site selection process, utilizing analytical frameworks, software/technology tools, and on-the-ground insights.
• Work closely with the Utz Facilities Manager and third-party Facilities Management Company to coordinate and conduct market tours and manage broker/external relationships to secure new locations.
• Work cross functionally to determine Tenant Improvement needed for new facilities or expiring leases.
• Negotiate letter of intent, transaction terms, and leases for new transactions and renewals.
• Manages internal review and finance committee approval process, including financial analysis and required documentation.
• Works with cross-functional teams to manage due diligence and use permitting.
• Develops key performance metrics to track new store performance and learnings.
• Collaborate with real estate and operations team to create strategic growth plans by market.
• Negotiate subleases or sale of existing properties as needed.
• Update Lease Management System to ensure all information is up to date, new leases, landlord information, Insurance, Fees, and Reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure the fees and lease payments are applied appropriately.
• Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations.
• This role demands a mix of strong negotiation skills, strategic foresight, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while keeping expansion plans on track and lease terms compliant.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Related Field
• 5 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate contract and supplier negotiation and transaction management experience
• Understanding of real estate trends, best practices, and the vendor marketplace.
• Expertise in landlord relations, negotiation, and contractor management.
• High level of leadership capability and credibility to influence at all levels.
• Ability to proactively manage supplier relationships and external resources.
• Collaborative approach to building strong customer/partner relationships.
• Strategic and holistic thinking about business unit real estate needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to develop strategies to accelerate site selection process.
• Experience working in real estate with a high-growth, multi-unit CPG, Food or Retail organization.
• Strong skills in various technology tools like Lease Query, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and mapping analytics.

Why Utz?

• A Culture of Care: We genuinely care about our associates and provide a range of benefits designed to support your health, career, and well-being-because when you thrive, we thrive.
• Career Growth: This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make an impact and grow with us as we continue our exciting journey.
• Work Hard, Snack Harder: As part of our team, you'll enjoy a dynamic, high-energy environment where creativity, collaboration, and passion are always celebrated.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that's passionate about growth and excellence, we want to hear from you. Let's build something amazing together at Utz!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.