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Director of Procurement

Florida's Natural Growers · Lake Wales, FL · 2 wk ago
HybridFull-time

About Us

At Florida’s Natural, goodness runs through our veins. We’re a citrus co-op with roots deep in the Florida soil. We care for our trees, our fruit, our land, and each other. Our juices are the life’s work of generations of farmers. From the highest-quality ingredients to the highest standards for flavor, we care about it all. We craft goodness into every glass for a difference you can taste. And we don’t stop at juice—every part of the fruit that’s leftover is recycled to make fragrances, flavors, animal feed, and more. Because goodness never goes to waste.

Responsibilities

  • Refine and execute procurement strategy for spend in Packaging, Ingredients, Energy, and Indirects/MRO.
  • Lead end-to-end procurement activities from supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost analysis, risk management, and vendor relationship management.
  • Implement sourcing strategy that aligns best practices with corporate governance to minimize risk while maximizing operational efficiencies.
  • Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to anticipate cost fluctuations and supply risks; develop hedging or alternative sourcing plans where appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, food safety standards, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • Master’s degree in business administration, preferred.
  • 7 or more years of progressive experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in analyzing business performance metrics and drawing data-driven insights.
  • Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and planning tools.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment across teams.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices and ethical sourcing is a plus.
  • Must be able to work on-site two days per week.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • And more!

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