Procurement Manager

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One remote day per week

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Loaves & Fishes Community Services seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing of low-cost and donated food and operational supplies, build vendor relationships, and maximize cost savings for hunger relief. The role focuses on collaborating with food partners, government programs, and donors to ensure a steady supply and impactful outcomes.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and experience in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field preferred
• Proven track record of success in procurement roles
• Experience in the food industry or charitable food network recommended
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
• Working knowledge of food safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Solid Computer and Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation, onboarding, and relationship management of food vendors and community partners
• Serve as primary contact for donation inquiries via email and phone
• Negotiate favorable terms and leverage government programs to maximize procurement efficiency
• Source healthy, culturally diverse, and locally grown or surplus food donations
• Develop and manage procurement budgets, forecast spending, and track expenses
• Collaborate with NIFB, food pantries, and government agencies to ensure consistent supply
• Oversee inventory and allocations within the Food Distribution Hub
• Provide exemplary customer service to attract, retain, and grow vendor and donor relationships

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Procurement Managerwill lead our efforts focused on sourcing low-cost and no-cost healthy food and operational supplies. The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to optimize food procurement processes, drive cost savings, and secure donations essential for our mission of combating hunger and food insecurity in our community.

Responsibilities:

Lead identification, evaluation, onboarding, and relationship management of food vendors, wholesalers, warehouses, and community partners offering low-cost or donated food. Serve as the primary contact for donation inquiries via email and phone.

Negotiate favorable terms (discounts, bulk pricing, donations) and leverage government programs, grants, and community resources to maximize procurement efficiency and purchasing power.

Develop and implement strategies to source healthy, culturally diverse, and locally grown or surplus food donations from businesses, restaurants, and manufacturers, supporting both cost savings and sustainability.

Develop and manage procurement budgets, forecast spending, and track expenses by vendor and category to identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.

Collaborate with NIFB, food pantries, food banks, and government agencies to ensure consistent supply, coordinate food rescue and pick-up activities, and strengthen collective impact.

Oversee inventory and allocations within the Food Distribution Hub, maintaining optimal working capital levels (days on hand).

Provide exemplary customer service to attract, retain, and grow vendor and donor relationships.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field preferred

• Proven track record of success in procurement roles
• Experience in the food industry or charitable food network recommended
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
• Working knowledge of food safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Solid Computer and Microsoft Office skills

Compensation commensurate with education and experience, starting at $70,000
A generous benefit package is offered, including the opportunity for one remote day per week.

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants protected by law are encouraged to apply.

Additional Info

Job Function : Administrative

Company/ Organization Name : Loaves & Fishes Community Services