Director of Procurement – Food Manufacturing

Recruiting Partner: George Comunale

New Orleans, Louisiana | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $110,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 168352

Job Summary

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Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced food manufacturer, is seeking a seasoned Director of Procurement to lead their sourcing and supply chain strategy. This role is ideal for a procurement leader who thrives in a high-impact environment and can drive efficiency, value, and innovation across the supplier network. If you’re passionate about strategic sourcing and have a track record of cost-saving results in the food industry, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Requirements

  • National buying experience
  • Established nation-wide relationships with suppliers crossing all segments of products in the food manufacturing space
  • Strong forecasting futures skillset
  • Understanding of Logistics & Freight with established relationships
  •  5+ years in food manufacturing leadership
  • Proven record of delivering measurable cost savings and process improvements
  • Knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, and food industry vendor compliance
  • Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with company growth
  • Manage sourcing of ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials
  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing and long-term partnerships
  • Monitor market trends and proactively manage supply risk
  • Establish procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability goals
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 168352

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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