Corporate Connections LLC · 2 hours ago
Vice President Procurement
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCorporate Connections LLC is seeking a Vice President of Procurement to oversee procurement, inventory, and supply chain activities within the organization. This leadership role focuses on vendor approval, cost control, and operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring deep sourcing and supply chain expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to transform procurement into a strategic partner
Assist in the continued development and enhancement of the company’s procurement and inventory management systems
Build and lead a high-performing operations procurement organization made up of regional purchasing, facilities sourcing, and systems administration
Partner with business unit leaders and venues to understand demand, align sourcing strategies, and maximize total value
Drive utilization of procurement programs, operationalize category management and sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs
Mentor venue-level purchasing leaders and internal procurement staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
Develop standardized processes and documentation for purchasing inventory management
Provide guidance, tools, and oversight to unit leaders for day-to-day purchasing activities
Ensure adherence to corporate standards, approved procurement programs, and compliance requirements
Act as an escalation point for complex purchasing issues and vendor negotiations
Lead contract negotiations and supplier selection in collaboration with business stakeholders and legal
Monitor supplier performance, including cost, service, quality, and compliance
Develop supplier improvement initiatives
Define KPIs for procurement and inventory performance, including order accuracy, waste reduction, and compliance
Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to align purchasing with menu, planning, and seasonal demand
Oversee enterprise-wide inventory processes for F&B ensuring accurate forecasting and stock control
Drive automation and integration between purveyors, procurement, inventory, point of sale, and financial systems for real-time visibility
Provide input in development of procurement technology and reporting capabilities that enable delivery of category strategies and business goals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience with procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or purchasing
Experience leading sourcing and procurement across multiple spend categories, with particular emphasis on F&B
Deep negotiation and contract management skills
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with procurement and inventory management platforms
Experience with supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and procurement-driven innovation
Bachelor's degree required
5 or more years of relevant experience required in the food and beverage industry
Experience making data-driven decisions
Experience with change leadership
Influential and strategic thinking
A strong leader with commercial and operational acumen
Strong understanding of logistics, compliance, and supply-demand planning
Preferred
MBA is preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Bonuses
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
401(k) plan (after 12 months of employment)
Sick pay
PTO and holiday pay
Profit sharing plan (after 90 days of employment)
Annual food & beverage allowance (prorated for hire date)
Company discounts of 30%
Company
Corporate Connections LLC
Corporate Connections is a leading global professional HR consulting and recruiting firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrew Siri
Chief Operating Officer
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