Request Foods · 1 week ago
Senior Procurement Buyer-Indirect Categories
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRequest Foods is a privately owned company with over 35 years of experience in selling products to leading food companies and retailers. They are seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Buyer-Indirect Categories to lead sourcing efforts for indirect goods and services, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value and drive continuous improvement.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect spend, leveraging market intelligence and best practices to optimize cost, assurance of quality, service and risk mitigation
Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management (periodic business reviews) to ensure performance meets the established business KPIs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, influence requirements, and drive alignment on sourcing initiatives, often without direct authority
Resolve conflicts and facilitate win-win outcomes between suppliers and internal teams
Create opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and value creation within indirect categories. Establish internal dashboards to track the improvements
Coach and mentor junior team members and stakeholders, providing clear explanations of procurement processes, policies, and best practices
Adapt to changing business priorities and market conditions, making effective decisions under pressure to support business continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience preferably in a manufacturing environment focused on Indirect Categories
Proven negotiation and contract management skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Paternity Leave
Wellbeing programs
Immediate Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
Company
Request Foods
With several hundred million dollars in annual sales and more than 900 employees, Request Foods is one of the largest, family-owned and operated, co-manufacturing food companies in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Menaka Abel - Hunter , CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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