We’re partnering with a leading national food manufacturer seeking a highly strategic and detail-oriented Poultry Procurement Director to lead sourcing and supply initiatives across the company’s poultry portfolio. This is a pivotal, high-impact role for an experienced procurement professional who brings deep industry expertise and a passion for building resilient, cost-effective supply chains. *This is a remote role, with limited travel(10-20%)!
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for fresh and further-processed chicken, securing high-quality supply at optimal cost and reliability.
Supplier Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, portioners, and processors to ensure consistent performance and innovation.
Market Intelligence: Analyze poultry market trends, feed costs, and regulatory changes to inform proactive purchasing decisions and risk mitigation strategies.
Quality Assurance: Partner with QA and operations teams to uphold USDA and FSIS compliance standards while ensuring top-tier product quality.
Inventory & Cost Management: Oversee inventory levels, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or food safety.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, production, finance, and sales teams to align procurement strategies with business goals and product innovation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
10+ years of experience in procurement, with a strong background in poultry (chicken or turkey).
Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
In-depth understanding of poultry market dynamics, pricing structures, and sourcing strategies.
Familiarity with USDA/FSIS regulations and food safety programs.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to shape the poultry supply strategy for a respected, growing food manufacturer. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing competitive supply, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring product excellence across a complex and evolving protein category.
If you have the experience and leadership to drive procurement excellence in the poultry space, I'd love to connect with you! For immediate consideration please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com
Keywords: poultry, turkey, food manufacturing, senior buyer, procurement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
