Director of Procurement jobs in United States
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The Sterling Choice · 2 weeks ago

Director of Procurement

The Sterling Choice is a mid-market food manufacturer that is transitioning its procurement function to focus on value creation. They are seeking a Director of Procurement to modernize the procurement process, build sourcing discipline, and establish a trusted procurement function within the business.

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Hiring Manager
Adam Smith
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Responsibilities

Build proper sourcing discipline (finally)
Bring visibility to spend, suppliers, and risk
Negotiate smarter, not louder
Reduce costs without reducing quality
Turn procurement into a function the business trusts — not tolerates

Qualification

Procurement managementFood manufacturing experienceCost reduction strategiesSupplier negotiationInfluencing skills

Required

Experience in food manufacturing or CPG manufacturing
Ability to build sourcing discipline
Capability to bring visibility to spend, suppliers, and risk
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to reduce costs without compromising quality
Experience in leading a procurement function that is trusted by the business
Ability to influence in a PE-backed environment
Hands-on and strategic approach to work

Preferred

Experience with private equity (PE) exposure
Commercially sharp mindset
Credibility and intelligence in procurement

Benefits

Bonus

Company

The Sterling Choice

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The Sterling Choice is a recruitment agency for the food manufacturing, FMCG, and engineering sectors.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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