director of procurement.

Provide leadership for food procurement, inventory management, receiving, and purchasing operations.Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff.Oversee all purchased food activities, including solicitation, purchasing, vendor selection, and contract management.Direct daily operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling, order fulfillment, and food distribution.Build and maintain productive relationships with manufacturers, retailers, growers, Feeding America,government agencies, food brokers, and community partners.Monitor productivity and implement improvements that increase efficiency and service levels.Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all operational areas.Collaborate with the Director of Distribution & Facilities to optimize product flow throughout warehouse operations.Identify opportunities to expand food sourcing while improving quality, nutritional value, and variety.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.Participate as a member of the Leadership Team in organizational planning and decision-making.Participate in organizational strategic planning initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, inventory systems, technology, and supply chain performance.Support implementation of new technologies an operational systems.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.Food ProcurementEnsure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and grant requirements.Collaborate with Development to identify opportunities for food donations and sponsored food purchases.Inventory ManagementOversee all inventory management activities.Establish receiving standards that protect food safety and inventory integrity, ensure accurate inspection,documentation.Ensure donated and purchased food is received in accordance with Feeding America, USDA, AIB, and organizational standards.Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and system controls.Develop inventory forecasting models that align food availability with partner agency demand.Monitor inventory turnover, spoilage, shrinkage, aging inventory, and product loss.Develop strategies that maximize inventory utilization while minimizing waste.Ensure inventory records accurately reflect all product movement and transactions.

4-7 years

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting

Competencies, Education and Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry settingExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenExcellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership ability, sound judgment and high professional ethicsProficient in MS Office applicationsForklift and Food Safety Certification or the ability to certifyCurrent valid driver???s license, good driving record, and reliable transportationFlexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required

Bachelors