Director Procurement-Protein

Louisville, KY, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Vacation leave

Parental leave

401(k)

Job Description

The Director of Procurement - Protein Commodities is a vital leadership role within a prominent restaurant company known for its commitment to quality food and exceptional dining experiences. This company prides itself on a people-first culture, prioritizing the professional growth and wellbeing of its employees while delivering top-tier products to its customers. Founded with a passion for excellence, the company seamlessly combines expert culinary craftsmanship with strategically sound business operations to maintain its competitive edge in the foodservice industry.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or an agricultural-related field
7-10 years of experience in protein purchasing or sales and pricing
strong negotiation and analytical skills
knowledge of market trends and forecasting
experience with vendor relationship management
ability to develop and implement purchasing procedures
excellent communication and collaboration skills
capacity to resolve vendor disputes
familiarity with food safety standards
capability to prepare detailed reports and presentations

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or an agricultural-related field (e.g., Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Meat or Animal Science)
7-10 years of progressive purchasing and/or sales and pricing experience with proteins, including forecasting, negotiating, and complex pricing analysis
exposure to packers and slaughterhouse production facilities

Job Duties

Negotiate purchases for protein items in all formats, with primary responsibility for pork, chicken, and dairy, and serve as back-up for beef procurement
analyze protein markets to forecast company needs, product availability, and cost of goods sold
review, evaluate, and approve product specifications for issuing and awarding business
monitor inventories and purchase spot products when necessary or advantageous
manage audits of pricing received for applicable product categories
develop purchasing procedures that ensure quality standards while minimizing costs
support operations and distribution partners by resolving purchasing and distribution issues
partner with Food Safety to address quality and safety matters related to protein sourcing
research and source alternate vendors, coordinating evaluations, testing, and approvals
collaborate with Culinary and cross-functional partners on continuous cost improvement initiatives
review product claims, ensure payment accuracy, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers
resolve vendor grievances and claims
represent the company in supplier negotiations and contract formulation
prepare reports and presentations on market conditions, costs, and forecasts

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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