Senior Director, Procurement

Just Born, Inc . is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Our purpose is simple: to create joyful moments and build stronger communities .

Guided by our highest ideals - to take care of each other, do the right thing, and give forward - we remain committed to our people, our consumers, our community, and the planet.

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Procurement is responsible for leading and advancing the Company's procurement team and function, including the enterprise level strategy, governance, and execution of procurement activities across all spend categories. Provides leadership and direction to ensure the effective procurement of goods and services while balancing cost, quality, service, and assurance of supply. Leads the development of procurement capabilities, processes, supplier relationships, and team structure to support current and future business needs.

Builds procurement and strategic sourcing capabilities that drive value creation, strengthen supplier partnerships, improve risk management, and support the Company's long-term growth objectives. Location: Bethlehem, PA Work Model:

Hybrid schedule, typically two in office per week. As our ways of working evolve, we commit to communicating any changes clearly and with ample notice.

How You’ll Impact Results

Procurement Strategy Enterprise Partnership

• Serve as the Company's senior procurement leader and advisor on procurement strategy, supplier markets, commodity trends, cost pressures, supply continuity risks, and value creation opportunities.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend categories that support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Lead procurement participation in annual business planning and budgeting processes through the development of cost assumptions, price forecasts, savings initiatives, and purchased price variance projections.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and support enterprise priorities. Supplier Category Management
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier portfolio strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, assurance of supply, and long-term business value.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that foster innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Generate forward-looking commodity and market insights for key spend categories. Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and procurement strategies that help capitalize on favorable market conditions and mitigate potential cost headwinds.
• Enable innovation and growth by connecting internal teams with supplier capabilities, emerging materials, and sourcing solutions that support new products and business opportunities.
• Establish category strategies and priorities across key spend areas to drive value creation, supply assurance, operational efficiency, and business performance. Procurement Excellence Capability Development
• Establish and continuously improve procurement policies, processes, tools, performance metrics, and operating standards that enhance spend visibility, strengthen decision-making, and support effective spend management and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Company's procurement organization, including organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and oversight of direct and indirect procurement activities.
• Build and advance procurement capabilities through process improvement, implementation of best practices, team development, and continuous enhancement of ways of working to support evolving business needs and future growth.