Director of Procurement - Food Ingredients
Director of Procurement - Food Ingredients
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina| Industry: Food & Beverage
Are you a procurement leader with deep expertise in food ingredients sourcing and supplier strategy? Join a dynamic and growth-focused organization as our Director of Procurement and shape the future of our ingredient supply chain.
Why This Role Matters:
As a senior leader in our Supply Chain organization, you'll drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and cost optimization across our food ingredient categories. Your work will directly impact product quality, innovation, and profitability while ensuring supply continuity and compliance.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead sourcing strategies for key food ingredient categories
- Negotiate contracts and build long-term supplier partnerships
- Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to inform decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations to support product development
- Align procurement goals with business objectives and innovation pipelines
- Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
Performance & Cost Optimization
- Drive cost savings through value engineering and supplier consolidation
- Implement KPIs and supplier scorecards to track performance
- Manage risk and ensure continuity of supply across global markets
What You Bring:
- 10+ years in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, with 5+ in food ingredients
- Proven leadership in cross-functional environments
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills
- Deep understanding of food ingredient markets and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Travel: 20-25%
This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization. If you're ready to lead procurement strategy, build world-class supplier relationships, and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Apply now or reach out to our team to learn more
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