Strategic Procurement Manager

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a senior procurement leader to design and drive strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods. You will optimize cost, quality, and delivery while guiding supplier performance and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience leading teams. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and risk management in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 7–10+ years in procurement.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Finance to support product development.
• Lead supplier performance through KPIs and business reviews.
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for procurement.
• Lead cross-functional projects on sustainability and risk.
• Mentor junior procurement staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Supplier performance evaluation

Education

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

Advanced degree or certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Collaborate with company leadership to design and execute strategic sourcing strategies for essential categories such as raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Independently and in collaboration with team members, identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform procurement leadership of vital decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support product innovation and operational efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance for the entire organization through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA), company policies, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for procurement categories.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects related to sustainability, risk management, and supply continuity.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff as needed.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of procurement experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft AX, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in market-based buying strategies.
• Advanced degree or certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM).
• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with global sourcing and logistics.
• Tolling and turnkey model experience.
• Experienced in overseeing teams operating in various locations, including remote and hybrid environments.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.