Director of Sourcing & Procurement

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title - Director of Sourcing & Procurement
Location - Terre Haute, IN
Compensation - $150K to $160K + Relocation Assistance + Benefits

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company growth, profitability, and innovation objectives
• Partner with executive leadership, R&D, and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, capacity planning, and operational needs
• Contribute to senior leadership initiatives, including strategic planning, business reviews, and company-wide decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, including organizational design, talent development, and performance management
• Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base; establish strategic partnerships to support innovation, quality, and supply continuity
• Holds final decision authority for supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and major procurement contracts.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics and scorecards to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and sustainability
• Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and policies to improve efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D teams to resolve supply challenges and ensure compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory standards
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and key performance indicators; present results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Analyze commodity markets, global supply risks, and economic trends to proactively mitigate disruptions and support business continuity
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, including FDA, AAFCO, and USDA guidelines
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives, including supplier compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards
• Support supply chain traceability, supplier diversity, and corporate sustainability reporting initiatives
• Ensures sourcing strategies are effectively executed to maintain service levels, prevent production disruptions, and support plant performance
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, and team effectiveness
• Owns escalation and resolution of critical supply disruptions and supplier-related risks impacting business continuity

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Leads and directs the sourcing and procurement team, providing strategic guidance and day-to-day oversight. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; setting performance expectations; appraising performance; coaching and developing team members; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing employee concerns while resolving issues in a timely and effective manner. Additionally, fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensures alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience, preferably in food manufacturing, pet food, animal nutrition, or consumer packaged goods.
• Proven success in managing global supplier networks across ingredient and packaging categories, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction track record in a commodity-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FSMA, FDA, and AAFCO regulatory frameworks, or equivalent food/feed manufacturing compliance environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, ERP systems (SAP), and digital procurement tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics platforms).
• Experience working with or within German-owned or European multinational organizations is advantageous. 

~MR

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.