Director, Protein Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (Remote/Hybrid)

Texas Roadhouse; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid maternity leave

Generous time off

Wellness programs

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Stock units

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in the United States is seeking a Director of Procurement - Protein Commodities who will lead protein sourcing, contracting, forecasting, and vendor relationships to ensure quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

This remote or hybrid role requires deep knowledge of pork, chicken, dairy, beef, and market dynamics, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Culinary and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain, food science, animal science, agricultural business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive purchasing, sales, or pricing experience in proteins or other perishable food categories, including negotiation and pricing analysis.
• Experience working with protein suppliers, processors, packers, or production facilities.
• Experience procuring protein products such as pork, chicken, dairy, or beef.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchases for protein items, with primary focus on pork, chicken, and dairy; back-up for beef procurement.
• Analyze protein markets to forecast company needs, product availability, and cost of goods sold.
• Review, evaluate, and approve product specifications for issuing and awarding business.
• Monitor inventories and purchase spot products when necessary or advantageous.
• Develop purchasing procedures that ensure quality standards while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with Culinary and cross-functional partners on cost-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Collaboration

Food industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Roadhouse in the United States is seeking a Director of Procurement - Protein Commodities who will lead protein sourcing, contracting, forecasting, and vendor relationships to ensure quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

This remote or hybrid role requires deep knowledge of pork, chicken, dairy, beef, and market dynamics, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Culinary and Operations teams.