Director of Procurement
5 days ago
Jacksonville
This position will establish the foundation of a global procurement function—building systems, supplier partnerships, and governance frameworks that drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term strategic value across the enterprise. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management • Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy across raw materials, production inputs, and packaging., • Identify, qualify, and manage preferred suppliers across regions to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability., • Lead contract negotiations, including framework agreements and multi-site supply structures., • Establish and manage supplier performance metrics covering cost, quality, delivery, and risk., • Implement supplier risk mitigation strategies addressing supply continuity, regulatory requirements, and geopolitical exposure., • Partner with Production Scheduling, Logistics, R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams to align procurement with demand forecasts and operational priorities., • Serve as a key interface between procurement, engineering, and finance to optimize working capital and cost structure., • Integrate procurement systems and harmonize materials, pricing, and supplier contracts across facilities., • Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to ensure procurement supports production and fulfillment commitments., • Lead enterprise-wide cost reduction and value improvement initiatives., • Source and qualify alternative materials and suppliers to enhance competitiveness and supply resilience., • Embed sustainability principles into sourcing strategies, supporting regenerative and organic input standards., • Quantify and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and total value delivered through procurement initiatives., • Establish standardized procurement policies, supplier approval processes, and contract management frameworks., • Implement spend analytics and visibility tools to support data-driven decision-making., • Develop supplier scorecards and executive-level dashboards., • Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, ethical, and corporate standards. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred, • 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership in manufacturing environments, • Proven experience managing raw material and packaging sourcing across multi-site operations, • Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives, • Experience integrating procurement systems during M&A activity or multi-site expansion, • Familiarity with chemical, biological, or agricultural input industries, • Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier risk mitigation, • Strong proficiency with ERP platforms (NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and procurement analytics tools, • Advanced capability in spend analysis, cost modeling, and KPI dashboard development, • Knowledge of sustainability, traceability, and organic/regenerative sourcing standards, • Understanding of global supply chain risks including logistics, currency, and compliance, • High integrity, collaborative leadership style, and ability to influence cross-functional teams, • Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills, • Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, including building systems from the ground up, • Results-driven with a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement, • Willingness to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement and site integration