Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business administration; MBA preferred
10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with 3-5 years in leadership
Proficient in supply chain management software and ERP systems
Proven track record in fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Professional certifications in supply chain or related fields are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies focusing on cost, quality, and delivery
Collaborate with various departments to coordinate sourcing needs
Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements for supply continuity
Create long-term strategies for capacity planning and resilience
Manage procurement budgets and forecast production costs
Ensure supply continuity to meet operational targets
Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with agreements
Lead and mentor procurement teams, promoting professional growth
Track key performance indicators for continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor market trends to mitigate supply risks.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape procurement strategies in a dynamic environment
Chance to collaborate with executive stakeholders across multiple departments
Leadership role that emphasizes team mentorship and development
Involvement in innovative product launches and supply chain enhancements
Focus on building a resilient and future-ready supply chain.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
Cacique Foods is seeking a transformational Sr. Director of Procurement to lead and modernize our end-to-end procurement function across a dynamic, growing food manufacturing environment. This role will be instrumental in driving cost excellence, ensuring supply continuity, enabling innovation, and building a resilient, future-ready supply chain. You will serve as a key enterprise leader, partnering with executive stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Development to shape the next phase of our growth-from new product launches to long-term capacity and sourcing strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., finance, legal, operations, product development) to align sourcing needs
Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to ensure uninterrupted supply, and competitive cost
Develop long-term strategies for capacity planning and supply chain resilience
Manage budgets and forecast procurement and production costs
Ensure continuity of supply to meet production and operational targets
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
Build a partnership-based approach in working with Marketing for new product innovation and launches
Leverage procurement analytics to form strategy and drive cost savings
Responsible for delivering annual productivity savings targets
Implement procurement best practices, standards, and controls
Lead SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), and regular performance reviews including a cadence of QBR's (Quarterly Business Reviews)
Perform regular risk assessments to proactively manager supply risks
Leverage supplier expertise for raw material, and packing material innovation
Monitor market trends and supplier developments to anticipate shifts and mitigate risks
Lead and mentor procurement teams, fostering professional growth and development
Define and track Key Performance Indicators to monitor supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lay out a 3-year master plan, including "big bets"
Performs other related duties assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or business administration. MBA a plus.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Procurement, and supply chain management, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years in a leadership position.
Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP
Demonstrated successes in building a continuous improvement culture
Professional certifications (e.g., American Production and Inventory Control Society, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) are highly desirable.
