Procurement Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for all direct (ingredients, packaging) and indirect (fixtures, equipment, services) spend categories
• Design and implement a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process, establishing a central repository for supplier data, scorecards, agreements, and contacts, with a roadmap for integration into the company’s ERP system
• Oversee RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Partner with Legal to refine and execute master service agreements and purchasing contracts
• Proactively lead cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering initiatives across categories
• Benchmark supplier pricing and performance to ensure market competitiveness
Supplier Management & Performance:
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and innovation targets are met
• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs, conducting quarterly business reviews and corrective action planning as needed
• Drive supplier development programs to strengthen capabilities and reduce supply risk
Operational Procurement Execution:
• Oversee tactical buying activities to ensure on-time availability of goods and services to meet operational needs
• Align purchase planning with demand forecasts, store development timelines, and promotional calendars
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure inventory policies align with supplier lead times and production schedules
Financial Stewardship & Reporting:
• Partner with Finance to track, document, and report procurement-driven savings and cost avoidance
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring accuracy in cost forecasting and accruals
• Periodically review vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms
S&OP & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Serve as the procurement lead in the monthly S&OP cycle, providing supply risk, cost, and lead time insights
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D on new product introductions to source and qualify suppliers in alignment with launch timelines
• Work with Operations and Development to support store openings, remodels, and equipment upgrades
KPIs:
• Cost Savings / Cost Avoidance Achieved
• Supplier On-Time Delivery & Quality Performance
• Contract Compliance Rate
• Procurement Cycle Time
• Percentage of Spend Under Contract
Team Leadership:
• Build, develop, and lead a procurement team over time
• Establish a culture of proactive cost management, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
• Implement best-in-class sourcing processes, tools, and analytics
 

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of procurement experience across direct and indirect spend categories, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior individual contributor role
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
• Experience with ERP and procurement tools (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, SAP, Ariba)
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA a plus)