Procurement Director: Scale, Strategy & Supply Chain

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

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