Director, Purchasing

Position Summary:

You’ll lead strategic procurement initiatives that ensure product availability, quality, and compliance with food safety standards—while optimizing cost and supplier performance.

Essence of Role:

Deliver best in class sourcing strategies; direct the establishment and implementation of annual purchasing objectives for the Company, with overall accountability for margin improvement, costs savings, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and customer expectations
• Oversee inventory management processes and define strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Identify and develop new supply sources to mitigate risk and improve supply chain resilience
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and service-level expectations;
• Evaluate supplier bids and make data-driven recommendations based on commercial and technical criteria.
• Monitor market trends and forecast price fluctuations to inform sound purchasing decisions
• Provide day to day leadership for the department and ensure strategies are executed efficiently
• Work closely with the executive and senior management teams to report progress, areas for improvement and support strategic initiatives
• Identify and modify Key Performance Indicators, measure and deliver on operational commitments; this includes developing and leading team to improve responsiveness, assure top quality sourcing, and optimize costs.
• Develop annual operating budgets for the Purchasing Department
• Oversee the negotiations of contracts for material suppliers and co-pack/co-manufacturing agreements
• Partner with Sales & Marketing and oversee innovation efforts related to packaging and material
• Develop effective processes, procedures, and metrics as per strategic plan initiatives
• Reduce costs and improve efficiencies by optimizing and establishing operation standards including labor and materials
• Lead managers and supervisors and clear road blocks to help accomplish department goals
• Review and upgrade inventory control programs to ensure profitable operations; identify issues, determine root cause, and direct corrective actions
• Control material costs with a continuous improvement mindset; ensure there is proper usage of materials and minimize waste
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of products throughout the entire supply chain
• Deliver metrics and analytics to report back to the Sr. Management team based on goals and objectives
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have at least seven years of leadership experience in strategic procurement (supply chain function) for a CPG company
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or economics; MBA strongly preferred
• Proficiency in business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and influence stakeholders
• Must be a strong mentor and coach
• High ethical standards and sound judgment in decision-making required
• P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, price modeling, and cost analysis
• Successful implementation of a continuous improvement environment
• Proficiencies in business planning; demand planning and forecasting required
• Strong problem solving skills required with change management mindset
• Demonstrated data-driven and analytical decision-making skills with proficiencies in Microsoft applications
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an

inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants

without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion,

marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law.

MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its

workforce.

General Statement

This is a summary description of the general duties and level of work assigned to this position. It is not a full and comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities and tasks.

+++

About MZB-USA

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB-USA) is the largest fully integrated coffee company in the U.S. delivering innovative solutions for foodservice, retail, and the workplace. We are also the leading private label coffee provider in North America. Our brands include Chock full o’Nuts, Kauai Coffee, Hills Bros. coffee and cappuccino, Segafredo Zanetti, and more. Parent company, Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, is the largest privately held coffee group in the world and a global leader in the production of roasted coffee and office coffee brewers, with over 350 Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café’s. Join our family of employees today!