Director Purchasing

Riviana Foods - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Houston, TX

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Purchasing at Riviana Foods Inc. is responsible for managing a significant portion of the company's expenditures, specifically overseeing approximately $328 million in annual spending. This role involves managing inventory purchases for domestic raw materials, packaging, and ingredients, as well as establishing and maintaining supplier relationships both domestically and internationally. The Director will also collaborate with various internal teams to enhance product offerings and ensure cost-effectiveness and quality in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage one of the largest categories of expenditure for the company, approximately $328MM in annual spend.
• Oversee all inventory purchases for domestic raw materials, packaging, and ingredients.
• Establish and oversee domestic and international co-manufacturing relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with supplier agreements.
• Review and guide a team of three buyers in sourcing and negotiating supply contracts.
• Monitor market and material trends to develop procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with Consumer Marketing and Product Development teams for product line extensions.
• Work with manufacturing facilities to meet cost-effectiveness and product quality objectives.
• Support capital project improvements related to the supply base.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Commodity Procurement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or Business Administration.
• 48 months of experience in Food Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Purchasing, or Packaging.
• Experience in Co-Manufacturing related to rice production and distribution.
• Experience negotiating commodity/material purchasing in the food industry in Europe.