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Director of Procurement

Stoughton, United States

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary
The Director of Procurement is responsible for overseeing the purchasing staff, ensuring that the department is providing excellent quality of work and meeting all company standards. The Procurement Director is responsible for establishing cost-reduction initiatives, inventory management, material budgets, strategic analysis on all suppliers, and more. The Director of Procurement provides leadership to supply chain employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the procurement process to create an integrated plan that delivers required financial results
Develop and execute procurement strategies and operational objectives to optimize the company’s procurement system
Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, motivation, development and support to the procurement team to accomplish procurement strategies and objectives
Proactively engage with senior leaders and ensure alignment of procurement initiatives and strategies to meet or exceed business objectives
Interface with Group Procurement to ensure execution of procurement initiatives and strategies across all locations
Drive accountability and deliver results on key financial metrics using enablers like low cost sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, and knowledge-based sourcing (etc.)
Strive towards achieving superior performance by driving continuous improvement initiatives and active collaboration with strategic suppliers
Lead major supplier contract and price negotiations
Act as a go to resource for respective categories with complete understanding of products, their application, industry trends, competitive landscape, future technologies & innovations, etc.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
Support, when needed, issues surrounding delivery, quality, or commercial issues
Execute Make vs. Buy decisions
Develop, review, and manage department operating budget
Administer and insure adherence to all company policies and procedures
Utilize EOE Teams to increase workplace safety, reduce waste and improve operational effectiveness
Complete all required training in a timely manner
Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in is required; Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing
Minimum 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role supporting multiple locations or regions
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and obtain necessary “buy in” from stakeholders, including senior leadership
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
Highly skilled in building relationships, influencing others, leading change and developing talent
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology; experience identifying improvement opportunities and leading teams to complete projects
Proven record of delivering results.
Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Able to travel occasionally to other locations

Benefits