Director of Procurement

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Commuter benefits

Gym expenses

Office lunches

Paid time off

Job summary

David Protein in New York City is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and scale our procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and purchasing operations as the business grows. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation and analytics, experience building ERP-enabled processes, and comfort in a fast-paced, high-growth food/CPG environment.

You will drive cost efficiencies, resilience, and cross-functional alignment with R&D, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience sourcing ingredients, raw materials, and packaging within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience building procurement processes, implementing ERP systems, and scaling operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute procurement strategy across raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Build scalable procurement processes, systems, and workflows, including ERP implementation and optimization.
• Develop materials planning frameworks, safety stock policies, and purchasing forecasts aligned with production needs.
• Establish procurement KPIs, reporting, and visibility into purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce risk.
• Build contingency plans for critical ingredients and packaging components.
• Partner with R&D, Commercialization, Quality, and Manufacturing to support product launches and production requirements.
• Own key supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and contractual agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, and service levels.
• Establish supplier scorecards and performance management processes.
• Build strategic partnerships that improve cost, lead times, service, and operational flexibility.
• Drive cost savings and purchasing efficiencies through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance on procurement budgets, cost forecasts, and savings opportunities.
• Analyze supplier economics, commodity trends, and procurement data to inform decisions.
• Build and develop procurement capabilities, processes, and team structure as the company scales.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Supply chain analytics

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Company

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

The Role:

We are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and scale David's procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and purchasing operations as the business grows.

The ideal candidate combines strategic sourcing expertise, strong negotiation skills, and operational rigor with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset. This role will be responsible for building scalable procurement infrastructure, strengthening supply chain resilience, and driving long-term cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Infrastructure

• Own and execute procurement strategy across raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Build scalable procurement processes, systems, and workflows, including ERP implementation and optimization.
• Develop materials planning frameworks, safety stock policies, and purchasing forecasts aligned with production needs.
• Establish procurement KPIs, reporting, and visibility into purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Resilience

• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce risk.
• Build contingency plans for critical ingredients and packaging components.
• Partner with R&D, Commercialization, Quality, and Manufacturing to support product launches and production requirements.

Supplier Management & Negotiations

• Own key supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and contractual agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, and service levels.
• Establish supplier scorecards and performance management processes.
• Build strategic partnerships that improve cost, lead times, service, and operational flexibility.

Procurement Optimization & Leadership

• Drive cost savings and purchasing efficiencies through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance on procurement budgets, cost forecasts, and savings opportunities.
• Analyze supplier economics, commodity trends, and procurement data to inform decisions.
• Build and develop procurement capabilities, processes, and team structure as the company scales.

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in food and beverage or CPG.
• Strong experience sourcing ingredients, raw materials, and packaging within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience building procurement processes, implementing ERP systems, and scaling operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• This is a full-time role.
• Salary: $200-250k per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets + company equity opportunity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Additional perks, such as covered commuter, gym expenses and office lunches
• Substantial and required PTO
• We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City - when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together