Director, Procurement

ARCOP INC•Atlanta, GA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Procurement is a key strategic leader within the ARCOP organization, responsible for developing and executing holistic procurement strategies across a $1B+ commodity portfolio. This role drives enterprise value by optimizing sourcing strategies, managing commodity risk, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering sustainable cost improvements that enhance restaurant-level profitability. The Director will lead strategic supply categories while providing forward-looking market intelligence, pricing strategies, and risk mitigation plans. This position plays a critical role in aligning procurement activities with brand objectives, supporting innovation, and ensuring supply continuity in a dynamic commodity environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Economics, Business, Supply Chain or related field)
10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in foodservice, QSR, or CPG industry
Experience managing commodities and navigating market volatility required

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree
Achieved Certified Restaurant Supply Chain Professional certification
Experience with Palantir – Foundry, SQL, Python, or similar tools preferred
Proven experience working within a franchise system with indirect control/influence-based leadership

Responsibilities

Partner with the SVP, Supply Chain to develop and execute enterprise-wide procurement strategies and long-term category plans
Translate business objectives into actionable sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and innovation
Lead strategic initiatives that enhance procurement capabilities, processes, and organizational effectiveness
Oversee strategic sourcing activities for key supply categories, ensuring optimal supplier selection and network design
Evaluate suppliers across raw material costs, conversion economics, service performance, and profitability to deliver lowest total system cost
Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships, including development of primary and secondary sources to mitigate risk
Lead contract strategy, negotiations, and supplier performance management
Monitor, analyze, and communicate key market drivers including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, geopolitical risks, and environmental factors
Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies, including forward-buying, hedging alignment, and alternative sourcing approaches
Build forward-looking market outlooks, particularly within protein and other high-impact categories, to guide sourcing decisions and protect margins
Provide actionable insights to leadership on commodity volatility and financial implications
Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and supplier negotiations
Identify opportunities to optimize specifications, materials, and supply chain design to improve overall system economics
Support Limited Time Offers (LTOs) and menu innovation through cost modeling and sourcing strategies that balance profitability and brand standards
Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of commodity market data, including fundamentals and technical indicators
Analyze seasonal and cyclical price movements and proactively communicate insights across procurement, marketing, and leadership teams
Develop unique, data-driven insights into raw material markets to support operational excellence and long-term growth strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop two Category Managers responsible for assigned categories
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide overall business leadership and coaching to enhance team capability and bench strength
Partner closely with Finance, Culinary, Marketing, QA, and Operations to align procurement strategies with business objectives
Ensure early procurement involvement in product development and commercialization efforts
Support Franchisee alignment by ensuring transparency and consistency in sourcing strategies and cost impacts