LaSalle Network is partnering with a high-growth, private-label food manufacturing company to hire a Director of Procurement who’s ready to build, lead, and scale. This role sits at the center of everything—sourcing raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and keeping costs tight across a national frozen food operation.
This isn’t a legacy procurement function—it’s fast, agile, and food-first. You’ll lead strategy and execution for ingredients like proteins, dairy, sauces, and crusts, while owning vendor performance and driving innovation alongside operations and R&D. You’ll have a seat at the table—and a team behind you.
What’s the job?
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Own procurement strategy for raw ingredients and packaging across frozen food categories
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Build and scale vendor relationships with a sharp eye on price, quality, and reliability
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Partner closely with manufacturing, R&D, quality, and finance to launch products and support aggressive growth targets
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Track market movements (especially protein, dairy, and grain) to lock in smart buys and hedge risk
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Lead a lean, high-output procurement team, focused on execution and accountability
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Negotiate like a pro and drive results that impact the P&L
What’s needed?
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10+ years of procurement experience in food manufacturing, including perishable ingredient sourcing
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3–5+ years of team leadership with a scrappy, hands-on approach
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Deep knowledge of frozen or ready-to-eat food categories
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Experience navigating commodity volatility and supplier capacity constraints
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Strong ERP chops (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
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Familiarity with FDA, USDA, GFSI or SQF requirements
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A leadership style that’s fast-moving, clear, and resourceful
What’s in it for me?
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$160,000 – $180,000 salary + performance bonus
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Full medical, dental and vision coverage
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A leadership role where you’ll drive real change across a national food manufacturing operation
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A chance to make your mark in a company that’s scaling fast and values speed, trust, and ownership
If you’re a Director of Procurement who lives for supply chain wins, knows food inside and out, and can lead a team that moves as fast as the production line—you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
Thank you,
Krisi Rossi-O’Donnell
National Search Leader
LaSalle Network
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