Director of Procurement & General Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Procurement Manager/Director, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Manager

PROFILE:
A strategic and results-driven procurement and operations executive with over 20 years of experience in produce, meat, and ingredients. Known for delivering measurable cost savings, improving gross margins, and strengthening global supplier networks, this candidate thrives on leading procurement strategies, optimizing operations, and building resilient supply chains. With a proven track record of negotiating multimillion-dollar vendor contracts, improving efficiency through data-driven insights, and leading cross-functional teams, they bring a strong mix of financial acumen, global sourcing expertise, and operational leadership.

IN LOCATION: Based in the Greater Chicago Area. Open to relocation opportunities.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Improved gross margins by 4.2% year over year through supplier negotiations, cost controls, and optimized product mix.
• Delivered $1M+ in annual cost savings by renegotiating supplier contracts, consolidating vendors, and leveraging volume discounts.
• Managed procurement and vendor relationships across 200+ global suppliers, ensuring resilience and cost efficiency.
• Increased operational efficiency by 18% by implementing KPI dashboards and forecasting models.
• Reduced risk exposure by 30% during global shortages by diversifying sourcing strategy.
• Directed procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, and e-commerce strategies, improving campaign ROI by 22%.
• Recruited, mentored, and developed a 30+ person cross-functional team with a 95% retention rate among top performers.
• Consistently exceeded sales and revenue targets in prior account management roles, achieving 120%+ quota attainment and generating $5M+ in recurring revenue.
• Skilled in SAP, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and ERP systems to drive data-based decision-making.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Political Science – University of Iowa

COMPENSATION: Target base salary $110,000–$140,000, depending on scope of position, cost of living, and performance incentives.

If you would like to speak with this Procurement/Supply Chain leader, then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent