Director of Procurement

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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

We are a leading provider of poultry and meat solutions throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Texas, Nevada and New Mexico. Built with two principles in mind: make a quality product and provide the best customer service possible.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Holidays
• PTO

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Procurement (Meat & Poultry) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in our supply chain operations, focusing on the procurement of meat and poultry products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food procurement, particularly in meat and poultry, as well as a deep understanding of supply chain processes.

Responsibilities:

• Has responsibility for protein procurement which encompasses sourcing and negotiation of raw materials & live animals, inventory & vendor management, commodity sales liquidation of excess meat commodity materials as well as the overall strategy and design of the category.
• Responsible for defining procurement strategy to establish supply sources, maximize current and future market conditions, and define contingency planning to ensure critical supplies are met.
• Responsible for cost savings, risk avoidance, and process improvement
• Establish and maintain portfolio of strategic agreements and key supplier relationships; managing performance metrics, leading business reviews, and managing any escalations
• Responsible for production and oversight of the inputs needed from Meat Procurement to support monthly pricing discussion in both Retail and Foodservice business

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates procurement leadership experience or experience in related operational fields such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Should show a strong understanding of operational aspects of the company from raw materials through delivering to the customer (internal and external).
• Ability to present complex information

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