VP of Procurement

Top Stack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing strategy and ensure supply continuity. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and mentoring a high-performing procurement team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the company's end-to-end procurement strategy.
• Source and manage suppliers for food ingredients and packaging.
• Lead contract negotiations and establish procurement policies.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Cost optimization

Team development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP/procurement systems

Job description

About the Role:

We’re seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing strategy across all direct and indirect spend categories. This role is critical to ensuring supply continuity, cost efficiency, and quality across our food ingredients, packaging, and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the company’s end-to-end procurement strategy across all categories.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for food ingredients, finished products, and packaging.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Establish procurement policies, KPIs, and cost controls to improve efficiency and performance.
• Build and nurture strong supplier relationships; lead performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor commodity trends, supply chain risks, and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align procurement with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing procurement team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support cost savings, margin expansion, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong track record in vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and team development.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier management, and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cost structures, contracts, and quality standards in food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.