Director, Procurement

DrinkPAK LLC

$170K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or CPG, preferably in beverage or food
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide procurement functions
  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA
  • Strong negotiation skills with a record of cost performance results
  • Effective communication skills at the executive level
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
  • Proven aptitude for leading cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Own procurement for raw materials, packaging, and services
  • Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management
  • Drive cost optimization and supply assurance
  • Ensure accuracy of purchasing and vendor data in SAP S/4HANA
  • Establish procurement policies and standard operating procedures
  • Collaborate on new product launches and continuous improvement
  • Monitor market trends to manage supply chain risk
  • Build and develop a high-performing procurement team

Benefits

  • 100% paid PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) match program
  • Pet insurance and life insurance
Full Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director, Procurement leads and owns all procurement and purchasing activities at DrinkPAK. This role is responsible for developing and executing a procurement strategy that supports cost-effective sourcing, operational continuity, and long-term business growth. The position sits within the Supply Chain organization and partners closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive supplier performance, manage supply risk, and build procurement capability across the organization.

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:
  • PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
  • A cell phone stipend
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more


LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPak's Headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own end-to-end procurement and purchasing for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, and services
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and business objectives
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance management
  • Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance across the supply base
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of purchasing, inventory, and vendor master data in SAP S/4HANA
  • Establish and maintain procurement policies, controls, and standard operating procedures
  • Partner cross-functionally to support new product launches, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitor market and commodity trends and proactively manage supply chain risk
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement team


Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
  • At least 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or CPG, preferably in beverage or food
  • Demonstrated experience owning and leading enterprise-wide procurement functions
  • Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience required
  • Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering measurable cost and supply performance results
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively at the executive level
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational decisions
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


OUR VALUES

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.
  • Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
  • Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
  • Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.


WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.


Base Salary Compensation Range: $170,000 - 200,000

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