VP of Procurement and Merchandising

Ferraro Foods of New Jersey LLC • Piscataway Township, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ferraro Foods, we are more than a distributor. For nearly 50 years, we have partnered with customers across the food industry to deliver quality ingredients and build lasting relationships. We are seeking a Vice President of Procurement and Merchandising to lead our sourcing, category management, and product strategy across the organization. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving profitability, strengthening supplier partnerships, and shaping the future of our product portfolio.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience in procurement, merchandising, or category management
• Proven ability to lead Category Management and or Buying teams
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy, and cost management
• Demonstrated ownership of financial performance including margin and P&L
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business decisions
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food distribution, wholesale, or related industry
• Knowledge of specialty or imported food categories
• Background in private label development or exclusive sourcing strategies
• Experience working in high-growth environments

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide procurement, sourcing, and merchandising strategy aligned with company growth goals
• Own category performance including assortment, pricing, promotions, and overall profitability
• Build and develop high-performing Category Management and Buying teams
• Establish and strengthen supplier relationships, negotiating programs, pricing, and contracts
• Drive private label and exclusive product development to differentiate our portfolio
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Marketing
• Leverage data and analytics to guide purchasing decisions, demand planning, and inventory strategy
• Oversee budgets including purchasing and marketing income, cost controls, and margin optimization
• Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitive activity to evolve product strategy
• Lead inventory planning to ensure strong service levels and operational efficiency

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed