Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain (Food Manufacturing)

Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain (Food Manufacturing)

• Strong knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Leads all purchasing, sourcing, inventory, and supply chain activities to ensure reliable, cost‑effective supply of ingredients, packaging, and materials for a food manufacturing operation. Partners with Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to support daily operations and long‑term business goals.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

• Great Opportunity
• Top Benefits
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Salary

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing of ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials to support production schedules.
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends, cost changes, and supply risks to guide purchasing decisions.
• Oversee inventory levels, safety stock, and MRP/ERP accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning to ensure materials are available on time.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Track KPIs for cost, service, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Support new product development with sourcing, costing, and material readiness.
• Manage a team of buyers, planners, and supply chain staff.
• Drive cost‑savings, process improvements, and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or CPG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Ability to analyze inventory, forecast demand, and maintain optimal stock levels to support production.
• Strong understanding of logistics, freight, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, including qualification, audits, and performance reviews.
• Excellent communication skills for working with Production, Quality, Finance, R&D, and executive leadership.

Jasleen Kaur

jasleen@ajuliaexecutivesearch.com

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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