Vice President of Procurement/Chief Procurement Officer
Core
Leads enterprise-wide sourcing and procurement strategy for a $2B food manufacturing company, managing a diverse portfolio including raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend across 30+ sites.
Role type
Vice President of Procurement / Chief Procurement Officer
Builds
Enterprise procurement capability, strategic sourcing programs, and digital transformation initiatives for a food manufacturing organization.
Domain
Food manufacturing, agricultural commodities, supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, commodity risk management, supplier partnership development, cost optimization, supply continuity planning, procurement digital transformation, executive leadership, financial acumen, contract negotiation, data analytics, talent development
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience managing >$500M spend, expertise in indirect procurement, experience with procurement transformation and analytics
Technologies
Advanced analytics, AI-enabled decision support, predictive commodity intelligence, scenario planning, spend analytics, automation, e-sourcing, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year enterprise procurement strategy; lead competitive bidding and contract negotiation; manage commodity risk and hedging strategies; drive cost savings and EBITDA improvement; build and mentor a high-performing procurement team; ensure supplier compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Seniority
Executive (VP/CPO), strategic advisor to the C-suite
