Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Revolution Foods Career•La Mirada, CA

About The Position

Revolution Foods is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to oversee and strengthen procurement across multiple locations. The Senior Director will develop a scalable sourcing strategy, build a dependable network of local, regional, and national suppliers, optimize purchasing costs, and standardize procurement processes to support operational efficiency and long-term growth. The role oversees sourcing and procurement of food, packaging, and operational supplies for production and distribution operations. The position leads two regional Procurement Directors and collaborates with Culinary, Menu Development, Nutrition, Operations, Quality Assurance, Sales, and business leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and supply chain management experience, preferably in K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, institutional foodservice, or large-scale food manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior leadership responsibility.
Proven experience leading procurement functions across multiple facilities or geographic regions.
Strong background in food and operational procurement within food manufacturing, distribution, or large-scale institutional foodservice environments.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, developing strategic vendor partnerships, and delivering measurable cost savings.
Experience establishing procurement processes, improving purchasing systems, and building scalable procurement functions.
Strong understanding of food supply chains, commodity pricing, supplier risk management, and inventory planning.
Proven ability to lead senior-level professionals and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and executive leadership.
Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, negotiation skills, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience supporting K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, or government-funded meal programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement and strategic sourcing strategy aligned with business growth, operational requirements, and financial objectives.
Oversee sourcing and procurement of food, packaging, and operational supplies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and reliable availability across locations.
Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and sustainable long-term partnerships.
Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing, leverage company-wide volume, reduce costs, and improve economies of scale.
Establish supplier performance standards for quality, pricing, reliability, service, and delivery consistency.
Develop contingency sourcing strategies to minimize supply disruptions and strengthen supply chain stability.
Standardize procurement policies, purchasing procedures, supplier management practices, and approval processes across locations.
Implement systems and reporting tools to improve purchasing visibility, demand forecasting, cost management, and supplier accountability.
Lead, mentor, and develop two regional Procurement Directors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across Northern and Southern California.
Collaborate with Culinary, Menu Development, Nutrition, Operations, and Quality Assurance to ensure products and materials meet menu specifications, nutritional standards, food safety requirements, quality expectations, and operational needs.
Partner with Sales and business leadership to support new contracts, customer requirements, menu development, and geographic expansion.
Apply knowledge of K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, and institutional foodservice requirements, including applicable USDA and customer-specific purchasing standards.
Monitor commodity pricing, market trends, and supplier risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively manage supply chain challenges.
Establish procurement performance metrics and provide executive leadership with reporting, financial insights, and strategic recommendations.
Build scalable procurement infrastructure that supports increased production volumes, business expansion, and long-term organizational stability.