Director, Procurement

DrinkPAK • Santa Clarita, CA

1d • $170,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Procurement leads and owns all procurement and purchasing activities at DrinkPAK. This role is responsible for developing and executing a procurement strategy that supports cost-effective sourcing, operational continuity, and long-term business growth. The position sits within the Supply Chain organization and partners closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive supplier performance, manage supply risk, and build procurement capability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• At least 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or CPG, preferably in beverage or food
• Demonstrated experience owning and leading enterprise-wide procurement functions
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience required
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering measurable cost and supply performance results
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at the executive level
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational decisions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement and purchasing for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, and services
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and business objectives
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance management
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply assurance across the supply base
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of purchasing, inventory, and vendor master data in SAP S/4HANA
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, controls, and standard operating procedures
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product launches, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor market and commodity trends and proactively manage supply chain risk
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement team

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director