Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Description

Revolution Foods is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead and strengthen our procurement function across multiple locations. This leader will develop a scalable sourcing strategy, build a reliable network of local, regional, and national suppliers, optimize purchasing costs, and establish standardized procurement processes that support operational efficiency and long-term growth.

The role oversees the strategic sourcing and procurement of food, packaging, and operational supplies essential to the company's production and distribution operations.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply chain management, preferably within K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, institutional foodservice, or large-scale food manufacturing.

This role will lead two regional Procurement Directors and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that supports the organization's evolving needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement and strategic sourcing strategy aligned with business growth, operational requirements, and financial objectives.

• Oversee sourcing and procurement of food, packaging, and operational supplies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and reliable availability across all locations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.

• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and sustainable long-term partnerships.

• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing, leverage company-wide volume, reduce costs, and improve economies of scale.

• Establish supplier performance standards focused on quality, pricing, reliability, service, and delivery consistency.

• Develop contingency sourcing strategies to minimize supply disruptions and strengthen long-term supply chain stability.

• Standardize procurement policies, purchasing procedures, supplier management practices, and approval processes across all locations.

• Implement systems and reporting tools to improve purchasing visibility, demand forecasting, cost management, and supplier accountability.

• Lead, mentor, and develop two regional Procurement Directors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across Northern and Southern California.

• Collaborate with Culinary, Menu Development, Nutrition, Operations, and Quality Assurance to ensure sourced products and materials meet menu specifications, nutritional standards, food safety requirements, quality expectations, and operational needs.

• Partner with Sales and business leadership to support new contracts, customer requirements, menu development, and geographic expansion.

• Apply knowledge of K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, and institutional foodservice requirements, including applicable USDA and customer-specific purchasing standards.

• Monitor commodity pricing, market trends, and supplier risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively manage supply chain challenges.

• Establish procurement performance metrics and provide executive leadership with reporting, financial insights, and strategic recommendations.

• Build a scalable procurement infrastructure that supports increased production volumes, business expansion, and long-term organizational stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior leadership responsibility.

• Proven experience leading procurement functions across multiple facilities or geographic regions.

• Strong background in food and operational procurement within food manufacturing, distribution, or large-scale institutional foodservice environments.

• Experience supporting K–12 school nutrition, senior nutrition, or government-funded meal programs strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, developing strategic vendor partnerships, and delivering measurable cost savings.

• Experience establishing procurement processes, improving purchasing systems, and building scalable procurement functions.

• Strong understanding of food supply chains, commodity pricing, supplier risk management, and inventory planning.

• Proven ability to lead senior-level professionals and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and executive leadership.

• Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, negotiation skills, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000

Revolution Foods provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call 323.838.5555, extension 4, to speak with a representative.

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