Director of Procurement – Food Manufacturing
Recruiting Partner: Cassie Foster
Chalmette, Louisiana | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $95,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 161392
Job Summary
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A thriving food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Director of Procurement to spearhead their purchasing and supply chain operations. This position is perfect for a procurement professional who excels in fast-moving environments and can optimize efficiency, deliver value, and foster innovation throughout the vendor ecosystem. If you have expertise in strategic purchasing and a history of achieving significant cost reductions in food manufacturing, this opportunity is for you.
Total Rewards Package
We provide an attractive compensation structure plus a full benefits suite featuring:
- Complete healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Generous vacation and holiday time
- Career advancement and training programs
- Merit-based bonus opportunities
- Team-oriented, purpose-driven culture
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 10 years procurement experience, with at least 5 years in food manufacturing management
- Demonstrated success in achieving quantifiable cost reductions and operational enhancements
- Comprehensive understanding of FDA, USDA, FSMA regulations and food industry supplier standards
- Advanced negotiation skills and contract administration capabilities
- Expertise in enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and team leadership abilities
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA preferred) or equivalent advanced education
- International supply chain management background
- Professional credentials (CPSM, CIPS, APICS certifications)
- Expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sourcing initiatives
Key Accountabilities
- Design and implement comprehensive procurement frameworks supporting organizational expansion
- Oversee acquisition of raw materials, packaging components, and support services
- Drive vendor negotiations to achieve optimal pricing and establish enduring business relationships
- Track industry dynamics and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies
- Create performance metrics and champion ongoing operational excellence programs
- Collaborate across departments with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Finance teams
- Maintain adherence to food safety standards and environmental sustainability objectives
- Guide, coach, and expand the procurement organization
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.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 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.
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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.
