Senior Director of Procurement

Tasty Brands LLC•Syosset, NY

About The Position

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning. We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team! Position Summary: The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations across all manufacturing locations. This role oversees the company-wide procurement strategy for packaging materials and food ingredients, driving cost optimization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This position serves as a key strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Quality, and R&D and plays a critical role in margin protection and working capital management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing
Significant experience in packaging and/or food ingredient sourcing
Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams
Strong contract negotiation and supplier management background
Experience managing commodity exposure and cost volatility
Advanced analytical and financial acumen
ERP system proficiency and advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year procurement strategy aligned with company growth objectives
Establish sourcing frameworks, supplier governance models, and performance metrics
Lead company negotiations for high-impact contracts and long-term agreements
Build and maintain key supplier relationships
Lead sourcing strategy for corrugated, flexible film, labels, cartons, and other packaging materials
Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, rebates, and cost-improvement initiatives
Manage supplier relationships and performance (quality, service levels, OTIF, lead times)
Monitor commodity markets impacting packaging (resin, paperboard, freight)
Develop dual-source strategies and contingency plans
Support new product launches and packaging changes in partnership with Operations and R&D
Drive year-over-year cost savings and value engineering initiatives
Standardize indirect packaging-related spend across locations
Source and manage suppliers for key food ingredients
Monitor commodity markets (e.g., dairy, grains, oils, sweeteners) and assess cost risk
Negotiate ingredient contracts and pricing structures
Partner with Quality and R&D to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards
Maintain supply continuity and approved supplier documentation
Assist in forecasting and purchasing aligned with production demand
Track purchase price variance and margin impact
Improve working capital through inventory optimization and payment term negotiations
Provide executive-level reporting on cost trends and supplier performance
Support audit and compliance requirements
Develop and manage the procurement team
Establish procurement policies, procedures, and controls
Improve ERP utilization and procurement data analytics
Foster cross-functional alignment across all plant locations