Define and lead the multi-year protein sourcing roadmap in alignment with commercialization goals, product quality standards, cost optimization targets and supply chain resilience objectives.
Own supply continuity strategy, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and crisis response to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Serve as the protein category subject matter expert, owning market intelligence across global and domestic trends, supplier landscape and technology awareness and risk drivers.
Establish category governance and sourcing frameworks that drive consistency, transparency and scalability across procurement operations.
Lead strategic supplier network planning, including capacity strategy, geographic risk diversification and supplier segmentation.
Lead complex negotiations across strategic supplier portfolios, including long term agreements and innovative commercial structures.
Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks across quality, service, innovation, sustainability and cost.
Partner cross functionally with R&D, FSQR, Commercialization and FP&A to ensure sourcing strategies support innovation, speed to market, and operational excellence.
Build, lead and develop a high performing protein procurement organization, including talent development and capability expansion.
Drive procurement process, tools and governance improvements to increase efficiency, visibility and performance measurement.

10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or operations, preferably within consumer goods, food, or related manufacturing.
Deep expertise in protein category management, including commodity markets, supplier network strategy, and cost modeling.
Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-level category strategies that drive measurable financial and operational impact.
Strong executive presence and influence, with experience advising senior leadership on market dynamics, risk management, and supply strategy.
Exceptional negotiator with a track record of structuring complex commercial agreements and strategic supplier partnerships.
Proven success building and leading high-performing teams and developing future procurement leaders.
Strong financial acumen and experience partnering closely with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
Highly skilled in translating complex data and market intelligence into strategic business recommendations.
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
Company supported mental health benefits
12 week paid parental leave
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Flexible PTO
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Director, Protein Procurement

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