Vice President of Purchasing

Vice President of Purchasing

About the Company

Food distribution company focused on procurement, inventory, vendor relations, and growth initiatives.

Industry
Wholesale

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to oversee all aspects of inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team, ensuring the achievement of organizational goals, and maintaining profitability through effective supplier programs and freight management. This role involves developing and executing annual marketing initiatives, managing the product portfolio to meet customer demands, and conducting major product evaluations with key accounts. The Vice President of Purchasing will also be a key member of the senior leadership team, directing procurement operations, performance metrics, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Purchasing include personnel management, inventory and vendor management, customer and vendor relations, process improvement, strategic oversight, marketing and promotional execution, and strategic growth and sales support. The role requires a leader who can supervise, train, and evaluate department staff, maintain optimal inventory levels, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure high fulfillment standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic oversight, be adept at process improvement, and have a proven track record in marketing and promotional execution. Strategic growth and sales support are also critical, as the role involves leading bid analyses and collaborating with various teams to drive the growth of product lines.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Functions

• Operations