Director of Procurement

Feastables•Chicago, IL

4h•$165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

As the Director of Procurement at Feastables, you will lead the Procurement function, building strategies and capabilities to support the company’s long term growth. You will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to define procurement strategies, negotiate supplier partnerships, and deliver measurable results across cost, quality, service, and innovation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves, balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution. This role spans a diverse portfolio of ingredients, packaging, goods, and services, with accountability for delivering value, ensuring supply continuity, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and strategic sourcing results
Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management experience
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strategic leader who can think big while managing tactical execution
Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

NetSuite or other ERP system expertise highly preferred
Food/beverage manufacturing or CPG industry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Procurement function, developing and executing sourcing strategies across ingredients, packaging, goods, and services
Own supplier relationship management, including negotiations, performance reviews, and long-term partnership development
Drive cost savings, value creation, and cash-flow improvements through strategic sourcing and contract management
Collaborate with Supply Planning, R&D, Finance, and Operations to ensure procurement aligns with business goals and timelines
Oversee the procure-to-pay process and ensure efficient, compliant, and accurate execution across the organization
Establish and manage key procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership visibility and decision-making
Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with leadership to identify new suppliers, technologies, and innovations that can drive competitive advantage for Feastables
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and sustainability initiatives