Food Talent Solutions has partnered with a growing food manufacturer to identify aDirector of Sourcing & Procurementto lead the company's domestic and global sourcing strategy based in Terre Haute, IN.
This is a newly created senior leadership position reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and development of the company's procurement organization.
Key Role Information
- Lead sourcing strategy across ingredients, proteins, packaging, MRO, and other key spend categories
- Develop and manage domestic and global supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and supplier performance
- Drive cost savings, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and total cost improvement
- Partner closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and executive leadership on business and product initiatives
- Lead and develop the procurement organization, including a Purchasing Manager and four indirect team members
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated years of progressive sourcing/procurement or supply chain experience
- Leadership experience within food manufacturing, pet food, animal nutrition, CPG, or a similar commodity-driven manufacturing environment
- Strong ingredient and packaging sourcing experience
- Demonstrated success with supplier negotiations, contracts, cost reduction, and global sourcing
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CPSM/CPIM preferred
- SAP and food/feed regulatory experience are pluses
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Newly created leadership position with the opportunity to shape the procurement function
- Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team
- Broad ownership across sourcing strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and supply continuity
- Opportunity to build processes and capabilities within a growing manufacturing organization