Director of Procurement

We're searching for a provenprocurement leader from the wholesale foodservice or food retail distribution industry to take ownership of purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory health for a high-volume, fast-moving DC.If you know how to drive Service, Fill Rate, Shrink, and Obsolete Inventory in a billion-dollar environment "” this role puts you at the center of the operation.What You'll Lead:Oversee all buying, supplier service, shrink, and obsolete inventoryLead and develop a team of 8-10 BuyersOwn the KPIs that define customer experience: Service + Fill RateBuild a standardized category management platformStrengthen supplier partnerships and drive accountabilityImprove forecasting, purchasing discipline, and inbound reliabilityIntegrate procurement strategy with operations, finance, and salesImplement policies, processes, and systems that elevate performanceReduce waste, improve turns, and protect marginThis is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role in a major distribution center.Compensation & Benefits:Earn up to $170,000 total compensation (salary + bonus)Top Fortune 500 benefits, including:Medical, dental, and visionExcellent matching 401(k)Robust insurance and wellness programsAnd much moreRelocation assistance providedWhat We're Looking For:10+ years in procurement/purchasing within wholesale foodservice or retail food distributionDeep knowledge of integrated procurement + inventory systemsProven success improving service, fill rate, shrink, and obsolete inventoryPrior supervisory/people leadership experience a mustHigh School Diploma required (Associate/Bachelor's preferred)CPP certification highly desiredLocation:Darlington, SC "” a growing region with excellent quality of lifeIf you're a procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume foodservice environment, this is your next step.Interested or know someone who fits? Message me directly at rarritola@JDP #Procurementmanagement #Foodservicedistribution #Purchasingjobs #DarlingtonSCjobs

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