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!
