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Maker's Pride · 13 hours ago

Chief Procurement Officer

Downers Grove, IL

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $330K/yr

15+ years exp

Maker's Pride is the largest contract manufacturer of food products in the United States, specializing in a wide range of food items. The Chief Procurement Officer will lead the transformation of procurement into a value-driving function, overseeing significant procurement spend and aligning procurement strategy with business objectives.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with Maker’s Pride’s growth and operational goals

Lead enterprise-wide transformation of procurement processes, systems, and governance

Identify and implement opportunities to centralize procurement functions and leverage scale for cost optimization and improved controls

Build and lead a best-in-class commodity risk management program focused on key inputs across food categories

Monitor global commodity markets and develop hedging strategies to mitigate volatility and ensure supply continuity

Partner with finance and operations to align procurement decisions with financial forecasts and production needs

Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and relationship management

Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation

Implement vendor scorecards and continuous improvement programs

Drive procurement performance through data-driven decision-making, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement

Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation

Oversee contract negotiations, supplier onboarding, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards

Implement robust procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure transparency, accountability, and audit readiness

Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance teams to manage risk and ensure adherence to corporate standards

Champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across the procurement organization

Lead change management initiatives to align stakeholders, build capabilities, and drive adoption of new processes and technologies

Manages team of corporate HQ based procurement professionals as well as staff located at various manufacturing locations

Build and develop a high-performing procurement team with deep category expertise and strategic sourcing capabilities

Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture that aligns with Maker’s Pride’s values and business priorities

Qualification

Procurement leadershipCommodity risk managementStrategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementContract manufacturingFood safety standardsChange managementStakeholder engagementContinuous improvementData-driven decision-makingPerformance-driven cultureMBAAdvanced degreeLean Six SigmaCPSM certificationCPP certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam managementCollaboration