Director of Procurement (Food Distribution)

Location: Sumter, SC

Salary: Depends on Experience

We’re searching for a proven procurement leader from the food distribution industry to take ownership of purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory health for a high‑volume, fast‑moving DC.

If you know how to drive Service, Fill Rate, Shrink, and Obsolete Inventory in a billion‑dollar environment — this role puts you at the center of the operation.

What You’ll Lead

• Oversee all buying, supplier service, shrink, and obsolete inventory
• Lead and develop a team of 8-10 Buyers
• Own the KPIs that define customer experience: Service + Fill Rate
• Build a standardized category management platform
• Strengthen supplier partnerships and drive accountability
• Improve forecasting, purchasing discipline, and inbound reliability
• Integrate procurement strategy with operations, finance, and sales
• Implement policies, processes, and systems that elevate performance
• Reduce waste, improve turns, and protect margin

This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact leadership role in a major distribution center.

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn up to $195,000 total compensation (salary + bonus)
• Top Fortune 500 benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Excellent matching 401(k)
• Robust insurance and wellness programs
• And much more
• Relocation assistance provided

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in procurement/purchasing within food distribution required
• Deep knowledge of integrated procurement + inventory systems
• Proven success in improving service, fill rate, shrink, and obsolete inventory
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience is a must
• High School Diploma required (Associate/Bachelor’s preferred)
• CPP certification highly desired

Location

• Sumter, SC — a growing region with an excellent quality of life

If you’re a procurement leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volumefood distribution environment, this is your next step.

Interested or know someone who fits? Message me directly at rarritola@judge.com

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Skills

Category Development, Category Management, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Experience, Distribution Services, Finance, Food Purchasing, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, High School Diploma, Leadership, People Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Implementation, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Judge Group

The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.

The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

Company Size

5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry

Computer/IT Services

1970

Website

https://www.judge.com