DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

Multi‑Site Food Distribution | Mid‑Atlantic + Southern U.S. Footprint

$160-200K Total Cash Compensation w/ Considerable Growth

***On-Site in Washington DC Metro Area w/ 25% or Less Travel***

***Relocation Assistance is possible for the right candidate***

If you live for the intersection of markets + margins + supplier leverage, this is the kind of seat that doesn’t open often.

A premier East-Coast food distributor is hiring a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing, purchasing, and vendor strategy across a large produce portfolio, plus select non‑produce categories and retail programs.

This role is critical to ensuring:

✅ Product quality

✅ Supply continuity

✅ Competitive cost structure

✅ Tight alignment with Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Finance

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Strategic Procurement Leadership
Market Intelligence & Sourcing
Cross‑Functional Impact
Team Leadership & Performance
Financial & Margin Management

✅ WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

5+ years procurement experience in a distribution environment (Produce, Specialty Products, Retail)
Proven leadership managing multi‑location or regional procurement operations
Deep understanding of food markets, grower / ingredient relationships, and seasonality
Strong negotiation skills + analytical and financial acumen
Collaborative, fast‑paced, service‑driven operator across departments
Willingness to travel 25% OR LESS to facilities, suppliers, and growing regions

🚀 WHY THIS ROLE

You’ll have the opportunity to shape procurement strategy at scale, influence company‑wide performance, and work alongside passionate professionals inside a business known for quality, service, and long‑standing vendor relationships.

If you are a poised procurement Manager waiting in line for your next promotion OR a rising Procurement leader just looking for a better company and group of people to do it with, EASY APPLY to arrange your interview today!

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