Director of Procurement

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with a growing food manufacturer to identify a Director of Sourcing & Procurement to lead the company's domestic and global sourcing strategy based in Terre Haute, IN. This is a newly created senior leadership position reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and development of the company's procurement organization. Key Role Information Lead sourcing strategy across ingredients, proteins, packaging, MRO, and other key spend categories Develop and manage domestic and global supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and supplier performance Drive cost savings, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and total cost improvement Partner closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and executive leadership on business and product initiatives Lead and develop the procurement organization, including a Purchasing Manager and four indirect team members Why Consider This Opportunity? Newly created leadership position with the opportunity to shape the procurement function Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team Broad ownership across sourcing strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and supply continuity Opportunity to build processes and capabilities within a growing manufacturing organization What We're Looking For Demonstrated years of progressive sourcing/procurement or supply chain experience Leadership experience within food manufacturing, pet food, animal nutrition, CPG, or a similar commodity-driven manufacturing environment Strong ingredient and packaging sourcing experience Demonstrated success with supplier negotiations, contracts, cost reduction, and global sourcing Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CPSM/CPIM preferred SAP and food/feed regulatory experience are pluses #J-18808-Ljbffr Food Talent Solutions