• South Bay, California
• Food
• $185K - 200K
• Full Time regular employee
•  M-F: 8:00-17:00
•  New

Job Description

Position
VP of Procurement

Summary
An Asian food manufacturer and distributor seeking an experienced VP of procurement to join their team. This is a key executive role for a dynamic leader passionate about the food industry. The Vice President of Procurement will oversee all strategic sourcing and procurement for our food products, packaging, and supply chain services. This executive role is responsible for ensuring product availability, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and achieving cost-competitiveness. The VP will manage critical vendor relationships, streamline purchasing processes, and drive efficiency across the supply chain to support our fast-paced food distribution business.

The company offers yearly bonuses and a range of perks, including 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision, Basic Life and AD&D, Supplemental life insurance, Flexible PTO and 401(k) match!

Essential Duties

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for all perishable and non-perishable food products (including dry and frozen ingredients), packaging, and distribution supplies.
• Vendor Management: Build and cultivate strong, long-term relationships with growers, manufacturers, and third-party vendors to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply chain.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations to secure optimal pricing, delivery terms, rebates, and favorable conditions across all procurement categories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Inventory, Logistics, Sales, and Operations teams to accurately forecast demand and align procurement activities with overall business objectives.
• Performance & Compliance: Monitor supplier performance using key metrics (e.g., order accuracy, fulfillment rates, cost variances, on-time delivery). Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA).
• Cost Optimization: Drive significant cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Market Analysis: Stay current on commodity markets, global supply chain trends, and potential disruptions to inform strategy and mitigate risk.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Oversee all aspects of talent management, including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​Monday - Friday; ​​​​​​​8:00 - 17:00
On-Site

Woking Location
South Bay, CA

Salary/Benefit
​​​​​​​$185,000 - $200,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Annual Bonus (Discretionary)

Holidays
​​​​​​​Saturday, Sunday, major US Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in the food distribution or wholesale industry, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of diverse food categories (fresh produce, dairy, frozen, dry goods).
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating with manufacturers, co-packers, and logistics providers.
  • Expertise in inventory planning, sourcing analytics, and contract management.
  • Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
     
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25–40% of the time to domestic and international suppliers, partners, and industry events.

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