Director - Raw Materials Procurement

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

Supply Chain: The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

The Director of Raw Materials Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization’s global sourcing strategies for $1B of direct materials spend annually. This position ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and innovation across all raw material categories. The role partners closely with operations, R&D, finance, and supply chain to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive enterprise value. This leader oversees supplier relationships, category strategy, and risk management, while leading a high-performing procurement team and managing significant spend. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute global category strategies for raw materials aligned to enterprise goals
• Analyze market dynamics, supply-demand trends, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, and supplier selection
• Establish and manage supplier partnerships and lead complex contract negotiations
• Own raw materials spend, budgets, and savings targets
• Manage risk management program - oversee commodity hedging program
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical and commodity volatility
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and finance to support innovation and continuity
• Lead and develop procurement team members to drive performance and growth
• Effectively communicating with Executive leadership on category/commodity insights and performance results

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, including direct materials sourcing
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic sourcing skills
• Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, or consumer goods preferred
• Demonstrated experience reporting out to executive leadership
• Proven delivery of Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Supply continuity and risk mitigation
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, innovation)
• Working capital improvements
• Procurement efficiency and compliance metrics
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Ability to operate in global and complex environments
• Strong stakeholder influence and collaboration
• Data-driven and results-oriented leadership style
• Creative problem solving that is willing to challenge themselves, their team and stakeholders
• Servant leader who is energized by coaching and mentoring
  

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be located in either Chicago, IL or Bradenton, FL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
• Travel up to 25%

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

The salary range for this position is $139,000-$195,000 annually