Senior Director, Food Commodities Procurement #1508

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, seeks an accomplished Senior Director of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations across North America. This senior leadership role will direct enterprise-wide procurement functions while coordinating sourcing activities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Based at the organization's Pennsauken, NJ headquarters, this individual will lead a diverse procurement team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across food commodities, direct materials, and indirect categories. The role requires strong partnership with cross-functional teams including Planning and Finance to deliver exceptional P&L results while advancing supplier performance, sustainability objectives, and innovation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create raw materials coverage strategies to mitigate commodity market volatility effects
• Execute category spend alignment and cost optimization programs
• Establish and deploy unified procurement strategy across North America, harmonizing regional requirements with corporate goals
• Direct strategic sourcing approaches including supplier segmentation, performance enhancement plans, and ethical sourcing practices
• Champion operational excellence and digital/AI productivity programs
• Maintain compliance with ESG initiatives and supplier diversity mandates
• Orchestrate development and implementation of regional category strategies spanning US, Canada, and Mexico
• Oversee supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and comprehensive lifecycle management

Required:

• Expertise in commodity hedging, coverage, and futures markets
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, food science, or related discipline
• 10+ years relevant experience including 7+ years in procurement leadership roles
• SAP or comparable ERP system expertise
• Superior analytical, communication, and influence capabilities
• Documented success managing global expenditures of $100M+
• Comprehensive food procurement background with internationally traded commodities (sugar, flour, cocoa, dairy)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in developing and mentoring procurement organizations
• Experience overseeing both commodity and non-commodity portfolios

Desired:

• Advanced degree
• Cultural competency and diversity experience
• Professional background in Food or CPG sectors
• International markets expertise
• Experience in coordinating multi-country sourcing strategies

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid model: 3 days per week at Pennsauken, NJ headquarters

Compensation Package:

• Base salary range: $180,100 - $220,000 (commensurate with qualifications and geography)
• Annual performance bonus opportunity: 20% (tied to individual and company results)

Complete Benefits Package:

• Relocation assistance available ($5,000-$10,000 depending on situation)
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Career growth opportunities within global enterprise
• 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Medical coverage beginning first day of the month (no waiting period)
• Immediate 401(k) participation with fully vested company matching
• Over 5 weeks paid time off in your first year
• Opportunity to create substantial impact across North American operations
• Complimentary life coaching and onsite health examinations

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