Director of Purchasing

A nationally recognized, member-driven supply chain and purchasing organization is seeking a Director, Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category management across critical food and packaging products. This organization supports a large, multi-site restaurant network and operates at significant national scale.This role is responsible for driving cost optimization, ensuring continuity of supply, strengthening supplier partnerships, and leading a team of purchasing professionals in a complex, high-volume environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations across assigned product categoriesDevelop supply strategies to optimize cost, quality, and distribution efficiencyBuild and manage supplier relationships and evaluate sourcing optionsLead, mentor, and develop Purchasing Managers and team membersAnalyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform purchasing strategiesPartner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and stakeholders on key initiativesDrive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, tools, and performance metricsQualifications & Experience8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain leadershipExperience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing national or multi-site supply chainsBackground in food service, CPG, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products preferredProven people leadership experienceStrong commercial, analytical, and strategic capabilitiesBachelor’s degree requiredInterested in learning more? Apply or reach out to explore this opportunity further.