What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at Nter Talent?
Role: Director of Sourcing & Procurement
Location: Terre Haute (Relocation offered)
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
Nter Talent are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the appointment of a Director of Sourcing & Procurement. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and SAP-driven procurement environments.
The successful candidate will lead domestic and global sourcing operations, overseeing procurement strategy across ingredients, packaging, raw materials, MRO, and indirect spend categories. This role will play a key part in driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, operational continuity, and long-term sourcing strategy within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business growth, profitability, and operational objectives
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives across multiple spend categories
• Manage and optimise global supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, continuity, and compliance standards are maintained
• Partner closely with executive leadership, operations, R&D, quality, and finance teams to support production planning and new product initiatives
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, driving accountability, succession planning, and continuous improvement
• Analyse commodity markets, supply risks, and market trends to proactively mitigate disruption and maintain supply continuity
• Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, and ongoing vendor development programmes
• Oversee procurement systems, policies, and process improvements to support scalability and operational efficiency
• Support sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supplier network
• Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, AAFCO, USDA, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Manage procurement budgets, forecasting, and reporting metrics for senior leadership
Requirements
• 10 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing, CPG, pet food, or related manufacturing environments
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, buying, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Proven experience managing complex global supplier networks across ingredients and packaging categories
• Experience operating within commodity-driven manufacturing environments with a track record of delivering measurable cost savings
• Strong ERP systems knowledge, particularly SAP, alongside procurement and spend analytics tools
• Experience leading procurement transformation, supplier performance programmes, and cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills with the ability to influence at executive level
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent certifications preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior procurement leader looking to join a growing organisation and play a key role in shaping sourcing strategy, operational performance, and long-term business growth.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nter Talent.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000