Sigma · 17 hours ago
DVP, Procurement
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSigma is a fast-growing, innovative global food organization seeking a DVP, Procurement to lead their centralized procurement function. This role involves defining procurement strategy and governance while directing a team to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply through strategic supplier partnerships and cross-functional alignment.
3D PrintingConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and articulate a compelling procurement vision aligned to business strategy, driving cross-functional alignment with Sales, Operations, R&D, IBP, and global partners
Enhance and advance procurement policies, frameworks, and long-range strategies that anticipate future business needs and strengthen competitive advantage
Collaborate with global procurement peers to leverage enterprise scale, harmonize processes, and optimize sourcing approaches across regions while maintaining agility
Build and sustain relationships with strategic, emerging, and niche suppliers that align with company values and long-term growth ambitions
Lead structured supplier business reviews multiple times per year to drive performance, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement
Maintain a diversified supplier ecosystem to mitigate concentration risks and encourage the development of new, high-value supplier partners
Provide mentorship and partnership guidance to key suppliers to ensure capability development, sustainability, and strategic alignment
Oversee comprehensive supplier capability assessments, leading high-impact negotiations and ensuring contracts protect quality, service, and brand reputation
Forecast procurement needs by integrating production plans, inventory requirements, and sales outlooks to ensure uninterrupted supply while capturing demand fluctuations
Conduct scenario modeling and risk assessments to proactively manage volatility in commodities, supply availability, and regulatory environments
Align internal requirements with supplier capabilities to enable seamless execution and agile issue resolution
Monitor industry, regulatory, and market trends to ensure compliance and inform strategic adjustments
Partner with IBP, Logistics, Operations, R&D, and Co-Manufacturing to synchronize planning and execution and ensure reliability across the supply chain
Lead modernization initiatives that standardize tools, processes, and data to improve procurement effectiveness and safeguard food safety and regulatory compliance
Standardize cost structures and core procurement processes while maintaining flexibility for strategic and specialty suppliers
Drive cost-savings, productivity, and value-creation initiatives that support short-term targets and long-term enterprise strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category leaders, building deep capability in negotiation, analytics, supplier management, and strategic planning
Foster a high-performance culture centered on discipline, reliability, quality, continuous improvement, and results ownership
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Finance, or related field
Ten years of experience in progressive strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
Food and category expertise with extensive procurement experience in food manufacturing, including deep knowledge of meat, dairy, and core ingredient and material categories
Proven strategic negotiation ability to secure competitive terms while building long-term, mutually beneficial supplier relationships
Strong scenario planning and market intelligence capability with experience modeling commodity markets, supply risks, contingency strategies, and pricing trends
Advanced analytical skills with a rigorous, data-driven approach to evaluation, decision-making, and performance management
Demonstrated operational discipline with a history of delivering consistent quality, cost control, supply continuity, and on-time execution
Experience developing high-performing teams and advancing procurement leadership capability
Global mindset with success operating in global or multi-country sourcing environments and navigating cultural and operational complexity
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Company
Sigma
We are a global food company dedicated to bringing local favorite foods to communities everywhere.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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