Strategic Food & Packaging Procurement Leader

Papa Johns; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s is seeking a strategic, results-driven Manager, Food & Packaging Procurement to lead sourcing and category management initiatives across food ingredients, packaging, and related supply categories. This role develops and executes procurement strategies to optimize spend, ensure supply continuity, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support operational excellence.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable cost savings, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance or related field.
• MBA or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience in foodservice, restaurant, manufacturing, consumer products industries preferred.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience leading RFI/RFP processes and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for food and packaging categories.
• Manage supplier portfolios for quality, service, innovation and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct market analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and suppliers.
• Lead RFI/RFP processes and supplier selections with cross-functional partners.
• Build cross-functional sourcing strategies with Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, Marketing, and Product Innovation.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation & contract management

Analytical & financial skills

Spend analysis & cost modeling

Project management

Communication & presentation

Stakeholder influence

Food industry knowledge

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Papa John’s is seeking a strategic, results-driven Manager, Food & Packaging Procurement to lead sourcing and category management initiatives across food ingredients, packaging, and related supply categories. This role develops and executes procurement strategies to optimize spend, ensure supply continuity, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support operational excellence.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable cost savings, manage