Director Of Procurement

Aston Carter•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Procurement develops and executes sourcing strategies for multiple ingredient categories, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and sustainability. The role monitors global commodity and ingredient markets to identify pricing trends, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities, and leads supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and performance management. It builds relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and broker partners; negotiates agreements and contracts; and drives cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards. The position manages ingredient sourcing across domestic and global supply networks and partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to support business objectives and new product initiatives. It ensures ingredient availability for current products and future launches, supports innovation and commercialization, develops strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and market volatility, and champions sustainable and ethical sourcing in compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements. The Director also leads procurement process improvements, optimizes sourcing technologies, and uses reporting, analytics, and market intelligence to improve decisions and procurement performance. The role manages significant ingredient spend and contributes to business profitability. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Jacksonville, Florida. The listed annual pay range is $180,000–$220,000, with individual compensation dependent on qualifications and other job-related factors. The posting also mentions a 20% bonus structure, PTO, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

Requirements

8–12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
Proven experience sourcing food ingredients, agricultural commodities, or direct materials within the food, beverage, or agribusiness industries.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Strong knowledge of commodity markets, ingredient pricing, spend management, and procurement best practices.
Experience driving cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.
Understanding of food safety regulations, sustainability programs, and responsible sourcing practices.
Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Excel and procurement-related systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting QSR, fast-casual, foodservice, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) organizations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for multiple ingredient categories, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and sustainability.
Monitor global commodity and ingredient markets for pricing trends, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities.
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and performance management.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and broker partners.
Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate business risk.
Drive cost savings and cost optimization while maintaining quality and service standards.
Manage ingredient sourcing across domestic and global supply networks.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams on business objectives and new product initiatives.
Ensure ingredient availability and supply readiness for existing products and future launches.
Support innovation and commercialization with product development and culinary teams.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and market volatility.
Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
Lead procurement process improvements and optimize the use of ERP, SRM, RFx, and other sourcing technologies.
Use reporting, analytics, and market intelligence to improve decision-making and procurement performance.
Manage significant ingredient spend and contribute to overall business profitability.