Director Procurement Excellence

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement Excellence is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end procurement effectiveness across indirect spend, packaging, and ingredients. This role partners closely with senior leadership to optimize sourcing strategies, enhance operational execution, and lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives. The Director will oversee key category leaders and develop proactive, forward-looking procurement strategies aligned with business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement excellence strategy that supports organizational goals, cost optimization, and supply continuity Drive proactive, data-informed strategic planning across all procurement categories, identifying risks, opportunities, and market trends Establish and standardize best practices, processes, and governance across the procurement function

Category Oversight

Indirect Procurement (Spend Responsibility: $250MM)

Lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for indirect categories (e.g., HR, professional services, IT, Marketing, Travel, corporate spend) Identify cost savings, efficiency opportunities, and supplier consolidation initiatives

Packaging Procurement (Spend Responsibility: $200MM)

Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Sr. Manager, Packaging Procurement (direct report), including management of a team of 1 Ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and innovation in packaging solutions

Ingredients Procurement (Spend Responsibility: $200MM)

Lead the Sr. Manager, Ingredients Procurement (direct report), including oversight of a team of 2 Drive supplier strategy, risk mitigation, and cost management across key ingredient categories

Operational Project Management

Lead and oversee procurement-related projects, including cross-functional initiatives tied to supply chain optimization, product launches, and operational improvements Ensure disciplined project execution, clear timelines, accountability, and measurable outcomes Partner with Finance, Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams to align procurement initiatives with broader business priorities

Proactive Strategic Planning

Anticipate market shifts, supply risks, and cost pressures to proactively develop mitigation and sourcing strategies Build and maintain long-range procurement plans aligned with organizational growth, innovation, and margin targets Leverage analytics and insights to guide decision-making and continuously improve procurement performance

People Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop high-performing procurement leaders and their teams Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Strengthen organizational capability in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred) Experience: 10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain leadership experience, including category management. Experience managing both direct ingredients/packaging and indirect procurement categories

Skills:

Strong understanding of cost structures, market drivers, and financial analysis with the ability to manage large spend portfolios and deliver measurable savings and value creation Proficiency in leveraging data, analytics, and market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement Advanced project management skills with experience leading cross-functional, enterprise-wide initiatives; ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results on time Experience designing and implementing scalable processes, governance models, and best practices to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency Expert-level negotiation skills with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve optimal outcomes

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $160,266-$240,400/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Work Environment

Position is located in Corporate headquarters and is required to be in office 4 days per week.