About the Company
Griffith Foods is committed to innovation and sustainability in the food industry, focusing on creating meaningful connections through food. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our customers and communities.
About the Role
Responsible for strategic purchasing leadership for the IMEA region, including supplier development, sustainable sourcing, farming program development, commodity risk management, and alignment with global category strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead regional purchasing strategy development aligned with global frameworks.
- Oversee sourcing programs for spices, herbs, packaging, and indirect materials.
- Develop and scale farming programs that improve quality and strengthen community impact.
- Lead SRM processes including scorecards, audits, and capability development.
- Manage contracts, negotiations, market risk, and long-term agreements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Finance, Sustainability, and Manufacturing.
- Drive sustainable sourcing initiatives ensuring ethical, traceable supply chains.
- Manage regional budget, PPV performance, working capital, and cost-savings initiatives.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing regional purchasing team.
- Develop metrics for gauging vendor performance and conducts reviews on a quarterly basis.
- Maintains a network of professional contacts in order to discover new opportunities for better pricing, quality and terms.
- Play a led role in the S&OP process from the supply standpoint.
- Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
- Lead and/or support cross functional teams that impact Griffith's Strategic Positioning.
- Work closely with several internal stakeholders to assure an optimized cost of use for all raw materials.
- Communicate with internal and external customers on raw material topics, issues, and variances to the Operating Plan.
- Drive process solutions and have strong project management skills.
- Apply legal and ethical behavior to negotiations and supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance of suppliers to Griffith's quality, regulatory, and legal documentation expectations.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business or related field.
- 10+ years in strategic purchasing; experience in spices/herbs sourcing, farming programs, sustainability, negotiation, and global supplier management.
- Strong MRP/ERP knowledge and analytical skills.
Required Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Supplier Relationship Leadership
- Sustainability Mindset
- Market & Risk Analysis
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Preferred Skills
- Experience in managing complex supply chains.
- Ability to negotiate multi-million dollar contracts.
- Strong problem-solving skills in volatile commodity markets.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
