Strategic Procurement Leader

Roskam-Foods-1; Kentwood (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Roskam Foods, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Leader to design and execute strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to drive cost reductions and improved value.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects, mentoring staff, ensuring FDA/USDA compliance, budgeting support, and sustaining supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7-10+ years procurement experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and supplier performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to design and execute strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Independently and with team, manage supplier relationships to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and risks to inform procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support product innovation and efficiency.
• Lead supplier performance via KPIs, scorecards, and reviews.
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/USDA and company policies; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Mentor junior procurement staff; participate in cross-functional projects on sustainability and continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Food industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (AX, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Job description

Roskam Foods, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Leader to design and execute strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to drive cost reductions and improved value.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects, mentoring staff, ensuring FDA/USDA compliance, budgeting support, and sustaining supply