Senior Director of Procurement

Job Description

Job Description

The Sr. Director of Procurement will lead the execution and implementation of growth initiatives for our supply chain partners. This role will be responsible for developing Direct deal strategies, while utilizing 3rd party contracts to augment the buyers edge portfolio of extendable contracts. This role will require building relationships both externally and internally and deliver growth and revenue goals. Specifically, to coordinate the BEP Brands purchases to optimize the revenue impact for BEP. The role will facilitate and accelerate Buyer's Edge Platform's expansion of Direct deals and tiered programs for customers

We value the impact and connection that come from regular in-person collaboration. While the ideal candidate can work from our Waltham, MA or Lake Worth, FL office with anticipated travel up to 30%. we are also accepting applications from remote candidates who are not located within a reasonable commuting distance. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are :

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear : to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value : Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

Your impact :

• Negotiating supplier agreements that deliver value to BEP Customers
• Utilize product knowledge to ensure competitive pricing and contracts from suppliers
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance with agreement terms and conditions and to strategize new opportunities to deliver value to the organization.
• Continuously evaluating and improving procurement practices, with a focus on sourcing; budgeting and forecasting supply chain revenue; analysis of spending to identify opportunities in non-contracted areas; and ensuring a strategic sourcing process for assigned categories.
• Support integration of companies into the organization after acquisition.
• Coordinate Manufacturer Strategy Sessions
• Develop strategies to convert Manufacturer direct contracts to BEP contracts.
• Effectively communicate, manage, and track conversion opportunity activity results by consistently updating all sales reporting tools, according to required timelines.
• Ensure regular Manufacturer and distributor Business Reviews are held
• Engage with the supply chain team in Europe to support Global contracting
• Support the increase of product coverage on contracts.

About you :

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for!

What's in this for you :

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.