Protein Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Protein Procurement Manager

Fully onsite position.

Candidates must have prior food manufacturing experience.

We are representing a growing food manufacturing company that is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory management across imported and domestic products. This individual will be responsible for supplier relationship management, purchasing strategy, inventory planning, import compliance, and market analysis while serving as a key liaison between procurement, sales, quality, and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience within food manufacturing, strong knowledge of import/export logistics, and a proven background managing supplier relationships and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing forecasts based on historical demand, sales initiatives, and market trends.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective planning and inventory management strategies.
• Anticipate future sales requirements to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Monitor meat industry trends, supply market conditions, and pricing through industry resources and market intelligence tools.
• Attend industry conferences and events to strengthen market knowledge and supplier networks.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure all certifications and compliance documentation remain current.
• Oversee import documentation and support compliance requirements, including SQF audit standards.
• Source products from domestic packers, distributors, and import channels to maintain a reliable and competitive supply chain.
• Partner with sales and commercial teams to provide market insights and supply chain updates.
• Prepare and distribute regular market reports on industry trends, supply challenges, and market conditions.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities and resolve import-related issues.
• Work closely with production teams to communicate incoming inventory and support production planning.
• Manage import documentation and ensure all required shipping and quality records are completed accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, logistics, and compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing market intelligence tools and analyzing industry trends.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and execute supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SQF standards and audit requirements is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food processing or food manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Additional company benefits available

\nCompany Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.