Director of Procurement

About the role

The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the company's procurement and quality assurance strategy, improving profitability, and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Procurement and Quality Assurance strategy, vision, and direction for the organization
• Own departmental performance and results, with direct accountability for achieving company targets for fill rate, shrink, product quality, inventory levels, and gross margin
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to improve processes, resolve service and quality challenges, and achieve company performance targets
• Drive COGS and gross profit improvement through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchasing practices, and product opportunities
• Build strong, accountable supplier partnerships, ensuring negotiated pricing and terms are implemented and holding suppliers accountable for quality, service, and appropriate credits
• Optimize inventory levels and purchasing practices to support strong fill rates while minimizing excess inventory and shrink
• Oversee the company’s quality assurance program and ensure consistent product quality standards and processes across the organization
• Develop and lead a structured new product program that identifies emerging products and sourcing opportunities and brings them to Sales and Marketing with a clear plan to successfully launch and grow them with customers
• Evaluate and improve inbound transportation, carrier relationships, and inter-company logistics
• Analyze market conditions, supplier performance, quality trends, purchasing trends, and business needs to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying performance gaps, addressing root causes, and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, profitability, product quality, and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain
• 2–3 years of experience leading, coaching, and developing a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that improve profitability and gross margin
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience developing and implementing departmental programs, processes, and performance standards
• Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, fill rate, shrink, and supply chain operations
• Produce, foodservice, or wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of product quality, supplier performance, and quality assurance processes; food or produce quality experience strongly preferred
• Ability to use data and KPIs to identify opportunities, establish priorities, and drive results
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable developing a plan and driving its day-to-day execution
• Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to challenge existing processes and implement new ideas

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain
• 2–3 years of experience leading, coaching, and developing a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that improve profitability and gross margin
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience developing and implementing departmental programs, processes, and performance standards
• Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, fill rate, shrink, and supply chain operations
• Produce, foodservice, or wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of product quality, supplier performance, and quality assurance processes; food or produce quality experience strongly preferred
• Ability to use data and KPIs to identify opportunities, establish priorities, and drive results
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable developing a plan and driving its day-to-day execution
• Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to challenge existing processes and implement new ideas

Skills

• Data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Supplier management and negotiation skills
• Inventory management and optimization
• Quality assurance and product control
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, additional voluntary insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Bi-weekly pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Employee purchase program offering healthy, fresh produce

Pay

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, additional voluntary insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Schedule

Regular and constructive performance feedback, bi-weekly pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages.