Vice President of Global Procurement
Central Garden & Pet • Neptune City, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 25, 2026
This position is based on-site five (5) days per week at our Neptune City, NJ facility and requires travel to our Monroe Township, NJ facility.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
- Develop and execute the company's global procurement strategy and 3–5-year strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term business growth.
- Lead all aspects of domestic and global strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, supplier selection, and supplier performance management across direct spend categories.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to strengthen strategic partnerships, improve collaboration, and ensure supply continuity.
- Develop sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership while improving quality, service, innovation, and supplier performance.
- Monitor global commodity markets, inflationary pressures, tariffs, foreign exchange trends, and geopolitical risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate business impacts.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers that enhance competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, and operational resilience.
- Establish supplier governance programs, including performance scorecards, business reviews, compliance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, Sales, and Marketing teams to support new product development, product lifecycle management, and business growth initiatives through effective sourcing strategies.
- Lead enterprise-wide cost savings initiatives and productivity programs that deliver measurable financial results and margin improvement.
- Develop procurement policies, governance standards, and compliance programs that ensure ethical sourcing, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing global procurement organization by establishing clear performance expectations, accountability, succession planning, and professional development opportunities.
- Establish and monitor procurement KPIs to measure supplier performance, savings realization, sourcing effectiveness, contract compliance, and overall procurement performance.
- Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and procurement best practices to continually strengthen the organization's competitive position.
- Present procurement strategies, supplier performance, savings initiatives, and risk assessments to executive leadership and provide recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field required.
- Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management within a consumer goods company.
- 5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing procurement teams.
- Deep expertise in commodities, packaging, raw materials, and contract manufacturing / co-manufacturing environments.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and enterprise-level business acumen.
- Proven negotiation skills with the ability to deliver win-win outcomes while protecting enterprise value.
- Strong financial acumen with experience driving margin improvement, working capital optimization, and cost reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation, develop high-performing global procurement teams, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Data-driven decision-making and strong business case development skills.
- Experience navigating complex, fast-paced, and evolving business environments.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and organizational discipline.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
- Referral Program with a cash bonus.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $176,000–$264,000 per year (median ~$207,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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