One of the nation's leading food and beverage organizations is currently seeking a Director Strategic Sourcing to aid in the success of their growing team. This individual will have a focus most heavily on procurement and purchasing of various Food and Beverage Ingredients, Raw Materials, and Packaging Materials. This role is a pivotal and strategic position with exceptional growth opportunity within the organization.
This role will require you to be based in Orlando, FL and will work on a Hybrid schedule. (Relocation Assistance provided)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Procurement Process for Various Food and Beverage Ingredients, Raw Materials, and Packaging Materials
- Provide leadership to the Procurement Team
- Research and negotiate vendor agreements and contracts
- Work as a liaison with Procurement and R&D team
- Research market trends and understand inflation/deflation of ingredients/commodities
- Support multiple manufacturing facilities
- Establish and manage key supplier relations and supplier negotiations
- Review suppliers and KPI development
- Work cross-functionally with other departments and executives within the company to execute short and long-term objectives
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- 10+ years Procurement experience
- Proven experience sourcing Food and Beverage Ingredients
- Proven leadership skills
- Proven supplier relationship experience
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry
