Director of Procurement

This position will establish the foundation of a global procurement function—building systems, supplier partnerships, and governance frameworks that drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term strategic value across the enterprise.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy across raw materials, production inputs, and packaging.
• Identify, qualify, and manage preferred suppliers across regions to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Lead contract negotiations, including framework agreements and multi-site supply structures.
• Establish and manage supplier performance metrics covering cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Implement supplier risk mitigation strategies addressing supply continuity, regulatory requirements, and geopolitical exposure.
• Partner with Production Scheduling, Logistics, R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams to align procurement with demand forecasts and operational priorities.
• Serve as a key interface between procurement, engineering, and finance to optimize working capital and cost structure.
• Integrate procurement systems and harmonize materials, pricing, and supplier contracts across facilities.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to ensure procurement supports production and fulfillment commitments.
• Lead enterprise-wide cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Source and qualify alternative materials and suppliers to enhance competitiveness and supply resilience.
• Embed sustainability principles into sourcing strategies, supporting regenerative and organic input standards.
• Quantify and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and total value delivered through procurement initiatives.
• Establish standardized procurement policies, supplier approval processes, and contract management frameworks.
• Implement spend analytics and visibility tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop supplier scorecards and executive-level dashboards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, ethical, and corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• 10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership in manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing raw material and packaging sourcing across multi-site operations
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives
• Experience integrating procurement systems during M&A activity or multi-site expansion
• Familiarity with chemical, biological, or agricultural input industries
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier risk mitigation
• Strong proficiency with ERP platforms (NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and procurement analytics tools
• Advanced capability in spend analysis, cost modeling, and KPI dashboard development
• Knowledge of sustainability, traceability, and organic/regenerative sourcing standards
• Understanding of global supply chain risks including logistics, currency, and compliance
• High integrity, collaborative leadership style, and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, including building systems from the ground up
• Results-driven with a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement and site integration