We are looking for an Associate Director of Protein Procurement with a proven track record in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier partnerships, & leading high-performing teams. 

This role will be responsible for shaping & executing our protein procurement strategy across multiple categories, ensuring supply continuity, quality, & cost efficiency. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals & collaborate cross-functionally to unlock value, improve pricing structures, & identify innovative sourcing opportunities. 

You are passionate about transforming procurement into a competitive advantageleveraging analytics, market insights, & strong supplier relationships to drive sustainable savings & long-term growth.

You will

• Develop & execute a comprehensive protein sourcing strategy to support business goals around cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, & innovation
• Lead, mentor, & develop a high-performing team of category managers & sourcing professionals focused on protein procurement
• Build & nurture strategic supplier relationships to enhance performance, foster innovation, & ensure long-term supply security
• Drive contract negotiations & cost reduction initiatives across protein categories, leveraging market insights & competitive sourcing tactics
• Own & manage the protein procurement budget for your respective categories, including forecasting, variance analysis, & reporting in alignment with finance & executive leadership
• Monitor global & domestic protein markets, analyze commodity trends, & proactively develop risk management strategies to mitigate volatility & supply disruptions
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement Operations, FSQA, Culinary, & Brand leadership to align procurement strategies with business needs & brand standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support new product launches, value engineering, & process improvement opportunities
• Develop & track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, team output, & cost savings to ensure delivery of organizational objectives
• Support implementation of procurement systems & tools to improve process efficiency, data accuracy, & stakeholder visibility
• Champion data-driven decision-making & robust business intelligence practices within the team & across procurement functions
• Lead Business Reviews with key suppliers to monitor performance, address gaps, & identify future partnership opportunities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory & food safety standards in all sourcing decisions & supplier engagements

You are

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day execution with long-term sourcing & business goals
• Proven people leader who develops talent, builds strong teams, & creates an inclusive, high-performance culture
• Strong negotiator who is confident managing complex supplier agreements & driving cost savings without compromising quality or relationships
• Highly analytical with a data-driven approach to problem-solving, decision-making, & continuous improvement
• Strong collaborator who works effectively across departmentsespecially with culinary, quality, operations, & finance teams
• Excellent communicator, both written & verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Customer- & quality-obsessed, with a passion for delivering products that meet or exceed expectations
• Driven by results, with a clear focus on delivering measurable impact through sourcing initiatives & team performance

You have

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agribusiness, or a related field; Masters degree preferred
• 810 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, with a strong focus on protein categories
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, & driving cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost savings delivery, & strategic sourcing execution in a fast-paced environment
• This position's essential functions demand the performance of the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Prolonged periods working at a desk & on a computer
• Read information on a computer screen & inputting data into a computer system

Youll get

Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh & Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, & 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation & PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. 
Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, & invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, youll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERGs like FreshPride, Women Empowered & LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you havent already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Working Conditions
Its no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. 

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.