Hearthside Food Solutions · 1 week ago
Procurement Lead
Downers Grove, 3333 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expHearthside Food Solutions is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Procurement Lead to enhance their procurement operations. This role is instrumental in driving enterprise-wide value through advanced analytics, supplier innovation, and digital transformation.
Food DeliveryFood ProcessingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Oversee and own procurement data governance in SAP, ensuring accuracy across vendor records, material master data, pricing, and compliance codes
Resolve complex data discrepancies and implement system enhancements to improve workflow efficiency
Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding and qualification processes, ensuring alignment with ESG and compliance standards
Assist with the development and implementation of a Supplier Score Card system
Champion the adoption of emerging technologies (AI, machine learning, automation) to modernize procurement operations and reporting
Develop and maintain dashboards tracking procurement KPIs, supplier performance, cost trends, and sustainability metrics
Identify and implement process improvements, digital tools, and best practices to enhance procurement agility and scalability. Serve as a procurement SME in cross-functional teams, supporting enterprise-wide P2P process improvements
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to building a high-performing, data-driven procurement culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field/equivalent experience
3+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or analytics, preferably in a global or matrixed organization
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Query, pivot tables, and complex formulas)
Strong command of SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Experience with procurement modules and data integration
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to apply AI and data science techniques to procurement challenges
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPIM, or Six Sigma highly desirable
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
401k
Wellness benefits
Company
Hearthside Food Solutions
Hearthside Food Solutions is the industry’s largest food contract manufacturer, and also the largest private bakery in the US.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-20Acquired
2009-05-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Nick Hewitt
Chief Financial Officer
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