Procurement Director

Job Summary:

The Director of Procurement will lead the Procurement team in achieving Northwest Harvest's goal of cutting hunger rates in half by 2028. This role requires a forward-thinking systems thinker, a creative and adaptive leader, and a strategic partner to leaders in the Supply Chain department and across the organization.

• Leadership: Provide strategic vision for the Procurement team, practice adaptive leadership, and lead by example.
• People Management: Build healthy, dynamic teams that work well together, supervise, support, and professionally develop direct reports.
• External Relationship Management: Develop and manage a portfolio of external partners, create a robust strategy to increase in-kind donations, and oversee all aspects of procurement.
• Agricultural Procurement Oversight: Support the cultivation of working relationships with fresh/frozen food processors and cold storage companies.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or food manufacturing, with three years of people management experience.
• Skills: Strong management and organizational skills, experience in servant leadership, intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and proficiency with other organizational platforms.

Northwest Harvest offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.