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Salary: USD 200,000 - 250,000 / annual
David is a high-growth consumer food brand creating high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods. The company is led by Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, and is positioned to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.
You will lead and scale David's procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and purchasing operations as the business grows. This role combines strategic sourcing expertise, strong negotiation skills, and operational rigor with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy & Infrastructure: Own and execute procurement strategy across raw materials, ingredients, and packaging. Build scalable procurement processes, systems, and workflows, including ERP implementation and optimization. Develop materials planning frameworks, safety stock policies, and purchasing forecasts aligned with production needs. Establish procurement KPIs, reporting, and visibility into purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.
Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Resilience: Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, reliability, and scalability. Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce risk. Build contingency plans for critical ingredients and packaging components. Partner with R&D, Commercialization, Quality, and Manufacturing to support product launches and production requirements.
Supplier Management & Negotiations: Own key supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and contractual agreements. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, and service levels. Establish supplier scorecards and performance management processes. Build strategic partnerships that improve cost, lead times, service, and operational flexibility.
Procurement Optimization & Leadership: Drive cost savings and purchasing efficiencies through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement. Partner with Finance on procurement budgets, cost forecasts, and savings opportunities. Analyze supplier economics, commodity trends, and procurement data to inform decisions. Build and develop procurement capabilities, processes, and team structure as the company scales.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in food and beverage or CPG
- Strong experience sourcing ingredients, raw materials, and packaging within a manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management
- Experience building procurement processes, implementing ERP systems, and scaling operations
- Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
