The Opportunity
Cacique Foods is seeking a transformational Sr. Director of Procurement to lead and modernize our end-to-end procurement function across a dynamic, growing food manufacturing environment. This role will be instrumental in driving cost excellence, ensuring supply continuity, enabling innovation, and building a resilient, future-ready supply chain. You will serve as a key enterprise leader, partnering with executive stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Development to shape the next phase of our growth—from new product launches to long-term capacity and sourcing strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., finance, legal, operations, product development) to align sourcing needs
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to ensure uninterrupted supply, and competitive cost
- Develop long-term strategies for capacity planning and supply chain resilience
- Manage budgets and forecast procurement and production costs
- Ensure continuity of supply to meet production and operational targets
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
- Build a partnership-based approach in working with Marketing for new product innovation and launches
- Leverage procurement analytics to form strategy and drive cost savings
- Responsible for delivering annual productivity savings targets
- Implement procurement best practices, standards, and controls
- Lead SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), and regular performance reviews including a cadence of QBR’s (Quarterly Business Reviews)
- Perform regular risk assessments to proactively manager supply risks
- Leverage supplier expertise for raw material, and packing material innovation
- Monitor market trends and supplier developments to anticipate shifts and mitigate risks
- Lead and mentor procurement teams, fostering professional growth and development
- Define and track Key Performance Indicators to monitor supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lay out a 3-year master plan, including “big bets”
- Performs other related duties assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or business administration. MBA a plus.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Procurement, and supply chain management, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years in a leadership position.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP
- Demonstrated successes in building a continuous improvement culture
- Professional certifications (e.g., American Production and Inventory Control Society, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) are highly desirable.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business administration
- Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management
- Minimum 3 to 5 years in a leadership position
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP
- Demonstrated success building a continuous improvement culture
- MBA
- Professional certification such as APICS, CSCP, CIPS, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma
What We Do
Established in 1973, Cacique® has affirmed itself as America's leader in Hispanic perishables. Our product offerings span from fresh cheeses, table creams, and processed cheese to cured meats and drinkable yogurts. Our company has a strong presence amongst the Hispanic population nationwide and enjoys a steady path of growth. We are a very dedicated and competitive family owned company which offers an excellent environment in which to thrive and grow. We are always looking for individuals that share our passion for customer service, diversity, respect, openness and honesty.
