Director, Procurement

DrinkPAK, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match program

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC is seeking a Director, Procurement to oversee procurement activities and develop strategies that support operational continuity and growth. The position requires strong leadership skills, with at least 10 years of experience in procurement within manufacturing or CPG, particularly in beverage or food sectors.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supplier performance, risk management, and building a high-performing procurement team. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical coverage, a cell phone stipend, and a 401(k) match program.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or CPG, preferably in beverage or food.
• Demonstrated experience owning and leading enterprise-wide procurement functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement and purchasing for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, and services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director, Procurement leads and owns all procurement and purchasing activities at DrinkPAK. This role is responsible for developing and executing a procurement strategy that supports cost‑effective sourcing, operational continuity, and long‑term business growth. The position sits within the Supply Chain organization and partners closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive supplier performance, manage supply risk, and build procurement capability across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end‑to‑end procurement and purchasing for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, and services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance management.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance across the supply base.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of purchasing, inventory, and vendor master data in SAP S/4HANA.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner cross‑functionally to support new product launches, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market and commodity trends and proactively manage supply chain risk.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing procurement team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• At least 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or CPG, preferably in beverage or food.
• Demonstrated experience owning and leading enterprise‑wide procurement functions.
• Hands‑on SAP S/4HANA experience required.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering measurable cost and supply performance results.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at the executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational decisions.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, 100% paid by the company.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) match program.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.

LOCATION

The position is based at DrinkPak’s Headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE

Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

BASE SALARY

Compensation Range: $170,000 - $200,000.