Director Purchasing

Riviana Foods - Houston, TX

Full-time - Director

Onsite - Houston, TX

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Purchasing at Riviana Foods Inc. is responsible for managing a significant category of expenditure, approximately $328 million annually. This role involves overseeing inventory purchases for domestic raw materials, packaging, and ingredients, while also establishing and managing co-manufacturing relationships. The Director will negotiate contracts, ensure compliance, and maintain supplier relationships, while also collaborating with various internal teams to enhance product offerings and achieve cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a $328MM annual spend for inventory purchases focused on 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 and implement action plans for favorable pricing.
• Collaborate with Consumer Marketing and Product Development teams to launch product line extensions and innovative products.
• Work with seven 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 for the US Rice Business.

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.