Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Director of Procurement

Salary Range $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree

Director of Procurement (Direct Products)

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Develop and implement short- and long-term procurement strategies for ingredients, packaging, and key commodities.

Align procurement goals with business objectives, production needs, and market trends.

Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities through sourcing efficiencies, contract negotiations, and supplier consolidation.

Oversee category strategies for ingredients, primary/secondary packaging, and direct materials.

Monitor commodity markets, analyze trends, and develop risk mitigation plans (e.g., forward buying, hedging).

Partner with R&D, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure supplier capabilities meet specifications and standards.

Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management processes.

Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers and monitor supplier risk and compliance.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Design and evolve procurement structure to support business growth and complexity.

Implement procurement best practices, tools, and KPIs to monitor team and supplier performance.

Collaborate with Finance, Planning, and Manufacturing to align purchasing with budgets and forecasts.

Leverage ERP and procurement systems to drive data-driven decisions and process efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, ideally in food manufacturing or CPG.
• SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and procurement tools.

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.

Deep knowledge of ingredient and packaging sourcing, commodity markets, and global supply chain dynamics.

Proven leadership in building, developing, and scaling procurement teams.

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.