Position: Strategic Procurement Manager Reports to: Director of Purchasing Department: Purchasing Location: Holland, MI There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Request Foods is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect goods within a food manufacturing environment. This role oversees sourcing strategies, supplier management, cost control, and compliance to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and a deep understanding of the food manufacturing industry. Likewise, a key element of this role is to elevate the supplier relationship management and development for assigned categories. Additionally, the candidate will possess strong technical and relationship-based leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record of strategic sourcing across multiple categories of spend. This position will report to the Director of Procurement.
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