Sigma · 5 hours ago
Director, Meat Procurement
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSigma is a fast-growing, innovative global food organization that values its associates. The Director of Meat Procurement will manage all aspects of Sigma US Meat Procurement activities, including sourcing global meat proteins and maintaining supplier relationships, while reporting significant trends to senior management.
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Responsibilities
Manages the entire global meat protein spend for Sigma (approximately $300 million)
Partners with Mexico’s meat procurement group to coordinate the North American meat procurement strategy and collaborate on real-time U.S. market conditions
Manages all negotiated agreements and pricing with meat vendors and acts as the lead decision maker in pricing, vendor selection, and vendor management
Creates and manages the annual and long-term protein sourcing plan aligned with the business growth strategy, including forecasts, pricing plans, and profitability planning
Responsible for raw material reporting and supplier scorecards, managing vendor performance, recommending vendor improvements, and negotiating with new vendors when replacing underperforming ones
Evaluates, advises on enhancements, and manages the Value Managed Relationships (VMR) program, conducting top-to-top business reviews with major suppliers and leading cross-functional internal teams
Prepares reports and analysis for recommendations to the Executive Committee on budget, market conditions, pricing, and profitability
Develops and manages the Risk Management program to forecast market pricing trends and determine when to take hedging positions such as forward pricing or freezer positions
Manages supplier claims related to rejected, damaged, or non–Bar‑S‑standard product
Develops and manages the new meat procurement team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Management, Business, or related field
Five-plus years of experience in a procurement role
Two years of experience in a procurement leadership position managing staff, budgets, and negotiating agreements
Procurement, scheduling, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft products and advanced Excel
Ability to use forecasting and data analysis for business planning
Ability to problem-solve and provide resourceful, accurate conclusions
Ability to communicate cross‑functionally and across multiple levels of management
Ability to exercise strong business judgment and influence with credibility
Preferred
MBA or related degree
Eight or more years of experience in the meat/food industry
Active industry-related certification
Company
Sigma
We are a global food company dedicated to bringing local favorite foods to communities everywhere.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Alejandro Suarez
Chief Information Officer
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