Job Overview:

The Senior Director of Procurement is responsible for developing, leading and driving Procurement strategic initiatives for over $2B of inventory. This position will lead multiple areas within Procurement including, but not limited to Forecasting and Planning. This position will be responsible for key stakeholder engagement and working partnerships with cross-functional leaders to create solutions and drive UNFI growth. The Senior Director will work through the department to optimize service level to customers, balance Days on Hand (DOH), aged inventory, production goals and minimize inventory spoilage for UNFI. Accomplishes results working through Manager, Sr Manager or Director levels. Ensures that project and department milestones are met. Has full authority for personnel actions.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing strategic initiatives to drive forward the Procurement organization. This includes partnering with internal and external leaders

• Exerts influence in the development of LEAN objectives & long-range goals of the company.

• Demonstrates strategic and results-oriented leadership with Procurement including accountable to regular financial reporting (spoilage, inventory, SG&A); and urgency to address gaps in order to achieve UNFI goals and budget.

• Ensures the completion of strategic projects within established timeframes.  Works to exceed expectations.

• Manages the company’s inventory to maximize UNFI’s working capital (Inventory $’s).

• Manages the company’s fill and production rate  according to company goals and targets.

• Partners with Customers, Suppliers and Operations to drive effective planning procedures and policies to drive cost beneficial improvements to inventory, spoilage and customer fill rates.

• Manages a team of leaders responsible for identifying new processes and efficiencies.

• Formulates, proposes, and manages budgets.  Ensures programs and activities are cost effective, efficient, and within established budget constraints.

• Leverages current customer, supplier and operations relationships to further expand business opportunities at all levels.

• In conjunction with other senior supply chain leaders, provides leadership to supply chain personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, training, and communication. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring professional relations with all customers, suppliers, trade professionals, external contacts, and within all company regions and divisions.

• Ensures customers, suppliers, third parties, and business partners are well informed through continual feedback and communication.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years’ experience of Supply Chain experience

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Solid organizational and follow-through skills.

• Ability to lead, supervise and coach others.

• Solid analytical skills.

• Ability to make public presentations.

• Ability to implement surveys and interpret results.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Role:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office () days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

 Travel (major):
 

• Travel is required up to 30% for this position.
   

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