Director of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

**THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION**

Our client is seeking a savvy Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement with specialized expertise in CPG food.

Food commodity/raw ingredients experience is a MUST have, along with working for a CPG food manufacturing company.

The Director will:

• Spearhead the development of innovative sourcing strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness, performance, and quality across the board.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term commodity and risk management strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through robust KPI reporting and analysis, leveraging market trends and supplier insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee all aspects of procurement, from RFQs/RFPs to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, ensuring seamless operations and cost optimization.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline production planning and optimize the S&OP process.
• Partner with R&D and Quality Assurance to source and qualify raw materials, prioritizing cost savings without compromising on quality.
• Champion vendor quality initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; prior food manufacturing or CPG experience is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated track record of growth in procurement and team management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a hands-on and “roll up your sleeves” work ethic and capable of working though the range of sourcing strategy as well as the details of daily procurement execution
• Solid understanding and experience of purchasing strategies and inventory management.
• Proven analytical and decision-making skills to support effective buying decisions, problem resolution, process improvements cost reductions, etc.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well with teams and cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Persuasive negotiation skills with experience working with contracts
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management, program management, and organization skills
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, charting, data management, and highly proficient in working with large data sets) is a strong plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint