Director of Procurement

Position SummaryThe Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the Company's procurement and strategic sourcing function across a diverse manufacturing operation. This position will develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure the reliable, timely, and cost-effective supply of high-quality materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, supplies, and services required to support the Company's operations, production requirements, and continued growth.The Director will oversee procurement across the Company's nutraceutical, food, and consumer product manufacturing operations. Areas of responsibility include nutritional and food-grade raw materials and ingredients, packaging components, indirect materials and services, manufacturing supplies, capital equipment, maintenance and operational requirements, and other purchased goods and services necessary to support the business.This role is responsible for balancing quality, availability, cost, lead time, inventory, supplier performance, and supply-chain risk while ensuring material availability supports demand across the Company's multiple sales and distribution channels.The Director will work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Product Development, Inventory, Warehousing, Engineering, and other business functions to translate forecasts, production requirements, new-product launches, promotions, and channel demand into effective procurement and inventory strategies.This role will be expected to bring strong ERP/MRP knowledge and be comfortable working within an evolving systems environment, with the ability to use planning and purchasing data to support effective procurement decisions.RequirementsWHAT YOU BRING Minimum Job Qualifications And RequirementsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications, specialized training, and significant applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 10 years of progressive procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply-chain experience within a manufacturing environmentMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply-chain professionalsSignificant experience sourcing raw materials and ingredients within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or related regulated manufacturing industries strongly preferredDemonstrated experience sourcing and managing multiple spend categories, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging, indirect materials, services, and capital equipmentDemonstrated experience partnering with Planning or Supply Planning teams to convert demand forecasts and production requirements into procurement strategiesExperience supporting complex or multi-channel businesses where demand originates from multiple customers, channels, promotions, or distribution modelsStrong experience working within an ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing environment, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another major manufacturing ERP platformStrong knowledge of supplier markets, manufacturing capabilities, commodity dynamics, supply-chain risk, and strategic sourcing practicesDemonstrated experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and commercial termsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong understanding of the relationship between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, MRP, Procurement, Inventory, and ManufacturingStrong ERP and systems aptitude, with the ability to effectively use purchasing, inventory, planning, and supplier data to support decision-making Ability to interpret forecasts and translate changing business demand into practical sourcing, inventory, and supplier strategiesAbility to identify whether a supply issue is driven by sourcing, supplier performance, planning assumptions, master data, forecasting, inventory accuracy, or internal process executionExceptional negotiation, influencing, contracting, and supplier-management skillsStrong commercial and financial acumenStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership and people-development capabilitiesAbility to hold employees and suppliers accountable through clear expectations and measurable performance standardsStrong organizational and project-management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and rapidly reprioritize based on changing business requirementsStrong change-management skills and the ability to lead a team successfully through systems and process changes while maintaining continuity of day-to-day purchasing operationsHigh sense of urgency, persistence, accountability, and follow-throughStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization Executive-level written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONSThe Director of Procurement is expected to:Operate with a high level of ownership and accountabilityBuild a strong, responsive, service-oriented procurement organizationDevelop employees and delegate effectively while maintaining appropriate oversightBring forward solutions and recommendations, not simply identify problemsMaintain strong visibility into critical materials, supplier risks, purchasing commitments, and inventory exposureCommunicate issues early, clearly, and accuratelyChallenge suppliers appropriately while maintaining productive long-term relationshipsDemonstrate sound business judgment and responsible stewardship of Company resourcesEmbrace technology, data, and standardized processes as tools to improve Procurement performanceMaintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical business conductCreate an environment that supports employee development, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvementEssential Job Duties And Responsibilities Procurement Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute the Company's overall procurement and strategic sourcing strategy in alignment with operational, financial, quality, and growth objectivesLead, coach, and develop Purchasing Managers and procurement team members while establishing clear goals, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountabilityBuild a responsive, scalable procurement organization capable of supporting current manufacturing requirements and future business growthEstablish sourcing strategies by commodity, material category, supplier, manufacturing requirement, and business needDevelop and maintain procurement policies, purchasing controls, processes, approval structures, and operating standardsEstablish meaningful procurement KPIs and regularly report performance, risks, supplier issues, savings opportunities, inventory concerns, and sourcing priorities to Executive LeadershipDevelop and manage the department budget and resource requirementsDrive continuous improvement within the Procurement function and across supplier relationships Strategic Sourcing & PurchasingDirect the sourcing and procurement of goods and services required to support Company operations, including:Nutritional, functional, and food-grade raw materials and ingredientsVitamins, minerals, botanicals, specialty ingredients, excipients, sweeteners, flavors, fats, and other formulation componentsPrimary and secondary packaging materialsLabels, films, cartons, containers, printed materials, and other packaging componentsManufacturing and production equipmentCapital equipmentMaintenance, repair, and operating suppliesIndirect materials and servicesProfessional and contracted servicesOther operational and business requirementsIdentify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers capable of meeting Company quality, cost, capacity, lead-time, service, and regulatory requirementsMaintain appropriate sourcing alternatives and contingency plans for critical materials and suppliersPartner with internal stakeholders to establish sourcing requirements, specifications, purchasing strategies, and supplier-selection criteriaEnsure procurement activities support production schedules, new-product launches, promotions, customer commitments, and strategic growth initiatives Procurement Planning & Multi-Channel Demand ManagementPartner closely with Planning to translate demand forecasts into short-, mid-, and long-range procurement requirements across the Company's multiple sales and distribution channelsEnsure procurement strategies appropriately support varying demand patterns across direct-to-consumer, retail, e-commerce, marketplace, promotional, wholesale, and other channels as applicableUnderstand that channel demand, promotions, launches, customer commitments, and changes in forecast may create different inventory, lead-time, and material requirements and incorporate these variables into procurement planning Work with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure raw materials, ingredients, packaging components, and other critical materials are available in alignment with production schedules and business demandDevelop procurement plans that account for long lead times, supplier minimum order quantities, production capacity, shelf life, expiration dating, inventory turns, safety stock, and demand variabilityLook beyond immediate MRP recommendations to identify future supply requirements and potential constraints before they impact productionPartner with Planning to identify material shortages, excess inventory, changing demand patterns, forecast risks, and potential production constraintsSupport new-product introductions, major promotions, channel launches, and changes in product demand by proactively securing required materials, packaging, supplier capacity, and related resourcesBalance material availability and service levels with working-capital objectives to minimize both supply disruptions and unnecessary inventory investment Supplier Management & NegotiationDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providersLead major supplier negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, capacity commitments, freight, service levels, quality requirements, and other commercial termsInitiate, negotiate, implement, and manage supply agreements, purchasing contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other commercial arrangements as appropriateEstablish supplier scorecards, conduct regular business reviews, and lead corrective-action, supplier-development, and escalation activities when performance does not meet quality, cost, delivery, service, or responsiveness expectationsWork collaboratively with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, alternate materials, capacity solutions, and supply-chain efficienciesEnsure new suppliers and vendor accounts are established in accordance with Finance, Accounting, Quality, and Company requirements Supply Chain Intelligence & Risk ManagementMaintain a thorough understanding of global supply conditions for critical raw materials, food ingredients, packaging, equipment, and other strategic categoriesMonitor commodity markets, supplier capacity, inflationary pressures, geopolitical developments, transportation issues, regulatory changes, agricultural conditions, shortages, and other factors that may impact cost or availabilityDevelop forward-looking supply strategies using ERP data, forecasts, historical consumption, supplier intelligence, and anticipated business growthProactively communicate significant supply-chain risks, market changes, pricing developments, and material availability concerns to Executive Leadership and appropriate business stakeholdersIdentify potential supply disruptions before they affect manufacturing or customer commitments whenever reasonably possibleDevelop mitigation strategies including secondary sourcing, alternate materials, safety stock, advance purchasing, supplier capacity commitments, and contractual protectionsEvaluate supply-chain risk at the supplier, commodity, geographic, manufacturing-location, transportation, and critical-material levels where appropriate ERP, Systems & Process ManagementPartner with Planning, Finance, Manufacturing, Inventory, IT/Business Applications, and other stakeholders to ensure Procurement and MRP processes are effectively supported within the Company's ERP environmentHelp define and maintain effective purchasing workflows, approval processes, purchasing controls, supplier-management practices, and procurement reportingSupport the accuracy and maintenance of procurement-related master data, including:- Supplier information | Lead times | Minimum order quantitiesOrder multiples | Pricing | Payment termsMaterial sourcing information | Approved suppliers | Purchasing units of measureContract and agreement information | Other procurement and planning parametersPartner with Planning to ensure MRP parameters and procurement-related assumptions accurately reflect supplier capabilities and business requirementsMaintain strong discipline around ERP-generated purchasing recommendations while applying appropriate business judgment based on forecasts, supplier constraints, inventory positions, market conditions, and long-range requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve purchasing visibility, reporting, process consistency, automation, and decision-making through effective use of ERP and related systemsEnsure the Procurement team consistently follows established systems, purchasing processes, and data-management practices Inventory & Working Capital ManagementPartner with Planning, Finance, Manufacturing, and Inventory teams to balance material availability with inventory and working-capital objectivesReview purchasing recommendations, inventory levels, consumption trends, lead times, safety-stock requirements, minimum order quantities, and forecast accuracyIdentify slow-moving, obsolete, aging, or excess materials and partner with appropriate stakeholders to develop mitigation strategiesHelp establish appropriate inventory policies and purchasing parameters for strategic and critical materials Quality & Regulatory PartnershipWork closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, Product Development, and other technical teams to ensure suppliers and purchased materials comply with Company specifications and applicable quality requirementsSupport supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, specification changes, material investigations, and supplier-related quality issuesEnsure supplier and material changes are appropriately reviewed and approved before implementationCoordinate supplier returns, replacements, credits, corrective actions, and disposition activities when purchased materials do not meet requirementsPartner with Quality to continuously improve supplier performance and reduce incoming material quality issuesSupport the Company's commitment to producing premium-quality nutritional, food, and consumer products. Financial & Commercial ManagementDrive measurable procurement value through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, value analysis, demand consolidation, specification optimization, and other appropriate strategiesPartner with Finance to understand material-cost trends, purchase-price variances, working-capital impacts, payment terms, and budget requirementsDevelop and track cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives without compromising product quality or supply continuityReview and approve purchases and supplier commitments within established authorization levelsProvide Executive Leadership with clear analysis and recommendations regarding major purchasing decisions, long-term commitments, and significant supplier agreementsEvaluate purchasing decisions from a total-cost perspective, considering not only purchase price but also freight, inventory carrying costs, shelf life, quality, yield, supplier reliability, and supply risk Cross-Functional & Executive PartnershipServe as the primary Procurement partner to Executive Leadership and key operational departmentsDevelop a particularly strong working relationship with Planning, ensuring Procurement and Planning operate as an integrated supply-management functionCollaborate closely with Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Product Development, Inventory, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehousing, Logistics, IT/Business Applications, Marketing, and other departmentsParticipate in Sales & Operations Planning or similar cross-functional planning processes to ensure procurement risks, material constraints, supplier capacity, inventory exposure, and major cost changes are incorporated into business decisionsTranslate business forecasts and commercial priorities into actionable supply and procurement strategiesProvide clear recommendations and decision-ready information regarding sourcing strategies, supplier selection, inventory investment, market conditions, commercial risks, and significant purchasing commitmentsSupport manufacturing expansion, capacity additions, equipment installations, new product categories, and other strategic initiatives requiring Procurement involvementAssist the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Executive Leadership with strategic sourcing initiatives and special projects as assignedOther DutiesParticipate in corporate and departmental meetings as required. Support Company quality, operational excellence, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Conduct business in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Perform special projects and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONSDuties are primarily performed in a professional, smoke-free office and manufacturing environment. Position may require regular interaction with manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, food-production, and other operational areas. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and organized environment, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in our spaceOur culture is rich in diversity, quality, safety, fun, and respect, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphereWe are dedicated to professionalism and growth, continually striving to improve and excel in all we doPhysical & Travel RequirementsAbility to sit and work at a computer for extended periods. Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items as required. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Ability to comply with applicable safety, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and facility requirements when entering manufacturing or operational areas. Ability to travel as needed to Company facilities including the Henderson, NV headquarters and Broomfield, CO operations as well as supplier and manufacturing partner locations, trade shows, and other business locations to support cross-functional collaboration, strategic initiatives, team development, and organizational prioritiesBenefitsProCaps Laboratories provides:Salary Range: $174,000 - $213,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications Eligible for a discretionary company-wide bonusTop-Tier Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - $0 cost when you qualify for our Wellness ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off - includes 8 paid company holidays401(k) with Company Match - up to 4.5%100% Company-Paid Life Insurance100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability InsuranceGym Membership ReimbursementMonthly Vitamin Allowance + Employee Discounts on ProductsCompany-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) - $1,600 annuallyCash Bonuses Through Employee Referral ProgramOptional Pet Insurance AvailableFantastic work environment that focuses on Safety, Quality, Community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders!APPLICATION DEADLINE : This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.HOW TO APPLY : Click BELOW to apply directly through our career portal.