Director, Purchasing & Supply Strategy

L2R Consulting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L2R Consulting in Miami, FL is seeking a Senior Director of Food & Packaging Purchasing to lead supplier strategy and ensure a continuous supply of products at the best cost for the client restaurant system.

This role supervises Purchasing Managers, develops supplier relationships across QA, Operations and Innovation, negotiates terms, and guides strategic initiatives to strengthen the company’s leadership in the industry.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 4–6 years of direct and relevant work experience.
• Customer operations knowledge is a plus.
• Exceptional customer service, strong negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, business acumen and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Purchasing Manager(s) and develop them into autonomous buyers.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers including QA and Operations.
• Ensure continuous supply of competitively priced products.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and monitor vendor capacity.
• Lead, develop and implement strategic supplier initiatives.
• Align performance goals with organizational objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

L2R Consulting in Miami, FL is seeking a Senior Director of Food & Packaging Purchasing to lead supplier strategy and ensure a continuous supply of products at the best cost for the client restaurant system.

This role supervises Purchasing Managers, develops supplier relationships across QA, Operations and Innovation, negotiates terms, and guides strategic initiatives to strengthen the company’s leadership in the industry.