Vice President of Purchasing

Our client is a food manufacturing company and requires extensive

Summary of Role:

Responsible for overseeing procurement activities within the organization, ensuring efficient acquisition of necessary products and services at optimal costs.

Compensation and Benefits: We provide a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits aimed at supporting employee well-being, career advancement, and future financial security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements sourcing strategies to secure a reliable supply of raw materials, packaging, and labels.
• Establishes criteria for vendor evaluation and selection processes.
• Identifies purchasing trends and opportunities for cost savings through consolidation.
• Sets and monitors performance metrics for purchasing operations.
• Negotiates complex vendor contracts to achieve favorable terms.
• Provides leadership and guidance to team members, including coaching and development.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
• Shapes business strategies and aligns departmental goals with company objectives.
• Oversees purchasing department projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures to support long-term organizational success.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Over 15 years of progressive experience in plant operations, with at least 5 years in procurement.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and relationship building.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP applications.
• Basic proficiency in PC skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.