Director of Procurement

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions•Taylor, MI

7d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Procurement will lead and optimize the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationship functions in a hands-on leadership role overseeing procurement, while partnering with production and sales teams.

Requirements

Progressive procurement or purchasing experience, including experience in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of food supply chains, commodity markets, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
Experience with ERP systems (i.e., NetSuite) and procurement platforms.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food industry (meat or perishable category) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short and long-term procurement strategies aligned with business goals and ensure decisions align with quality, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
Lead sourcing initiatives for food ingredients, packaging, equipment, and indirect goods and services.
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and reliability.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements with key vendors.
Develop supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews.
Implement cost-saving initiatives and supplier consolidation strategies and monitor market trends to anticipate changes in raw material prices and availability.
Collaborate with finance and operations to manage budgets and forecast spending.
Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards (i.e. HACCP, GMP, USDA).
Leverage ERP systems and procurement tools to drive automation, visibility, and reporting accuracy, and track key metrics and present results to the executive leadership team.