Director of Procurement
hace 4 días
Sacramento
Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $178,800.00 - $241,400.00 JOB OVERVIEW: The Director of Procurement is the operational leader of the procurement function, accountable for delivering cost, cash, service, and risk objectives across a $400m+ annual spend portfolio. This role leads a team of procurement professionals and is expected to be hands-on, commercially sharp, and deeply involved in supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and day-to-day execution. The role requires strong business judgment, disciplined follow-through, and clear people leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Key Accountabilities 1. Operational Procurement Leadership • Own end-to-end procurement execution, from demand alignment and sourcing strategy through contracting, ordering, and supplier performance., • Ensure procurement supports production continuity, innovation timelines, and business priorities with minimal disruption., • Be actively involved in key sourcing decisions and negotiations, especially for high-value, high-risk, or strategic suppliers., • Translate business needs into clear sourcing plans, negotiation strategies, and execution roadmaps. 2. Spend Ownership & Value Delivery • Deliver year-over-year cost savings, cash improvements, and risk mitigation in line with AOP targets., • Personally lead or sponsor major negotiations (pricing, payment terms, capacity commitments, service levels)., • Drive vendor consolidation where it improves leverage, simplicity, and total cost of ownership., • Track, validate, and report realized savings, not just negotiated savings, in partnership with Finance. 3. Supplier & Contract Management • Own the supplier relationship model for top strategic and high-risk suppliers., • Ensure contracts are commercially sound, enforceable, and actively managed (pricing, service levels, penalties, renewal timing)., • Lead supplier performance reviews, including corrective actions for underperformance., • Escalate and resolve supply, quality, or commercial disputes decisively. 4. Inventory, Planning & Replenishment Oversight • Oversee replenishment and MRP execution to balance service, inventory levels, and working capital., • Partner with Operations and Finance to set and adjust planning parameters, safety stocks, and reorder logic., • Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory through better sourcing and planning decisions. 5. Team Leadership & Accountability • Lead execution-focused team with clear roles, priorities, and performance expectations., • Coach buyers on negotiation preparation, supplier management, and commercial thinking., • Hold the team accountable for deadlines, accuracy, follow-through, and results., • Ensure workload is balanced and execution does not rely on heroics or individual workarounds. 6. Cross-Functional Business Partnership • Act as a commercial partner to Operations, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, R&D, and Quality., • Support new product introductions and innovation with timely sourcing, cost models, and supplier readiness., • Align procurement actions with financial targets, operational constraints, and growth initiatives. 7. Systems, Data & Process Discipline • Ensure disciplined use of SAP and procurement processes (RFQs, contracts, POs, vendor master data) promoting automation and process adherence, • Drive consistency, transparency, and auditability in procurement execution., • Use data to manage spend, supplier performance, and team productivity - not spreadsheets owned by individuals. Supervisory: • 4 Direct Reports Required Experience & Profile • 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles with direct negotiation responsibility., • Proven experience managing large spend portfolios ($250m+ preferred)., • Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations (pricing, terms, capacity, contracts)., • Experience managing both direct and indirect spend., • Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, accountable management style., • SAP experience strongly preferred., • Industry experience in food, CPG, manufacturing, or agriculture is a plus but not mandatory., • Results-driven, decisive, and comfortable operating in detail., • Clear communicator who sets expectations and follows through., • Commercially minded, not process-theoretical., • Willing to step into negotiations and execution when required., • Builds credibility through delivery, not presentation Would consider remote-hybrid with 25-50% travel required Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide___. Ready to get started? Apply now!