Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Food Talent Solutions; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Talent Solutions partners with a growing food manufacturer to recruit a Director of Sourcing & Procurement based in Terre Haute, IN. This newly created senior leadership role will lead domestic and global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement operations, reporting directly to the CFO.

You will build the procurement organization, manage key spend categories, negotiate contracts, ensure cost improvements, and align with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Finance on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and CPSM/CPIM preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar CPG environment.
• Strong sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and global sourcing strategy across ingredients, packaging, and related categories.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and performance.
• Drive cost savings, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and total cost improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and executive leadership on initiatives.
• Build and develop the procurement organization, including direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CPSM/CPIM preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Food Talent Solutions partners with a growing food manufacturer to recruit a Director of Sourcing & Procurement based in Terre Haute, IN. This newly created senior leadership role will lead domestic and global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement operations, reporting directly to the CFO.

You will build the procurement organization, manage key spend categories, negotiate contracts, ensure cost improvements, and align with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Finance on strategic