Director of Procurement

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

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JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier quality management for all direct (raw materials, packaging, coffee, and production inputs) and indirect (logistics, marketing, professional services, facilities, and capital investments) categories. This leader will drive sourcing strategy, supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation to support Lavazza’s business growth and operational excellence in the North American market.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop and execute the North America procurement strategy in alignment with global procurement objectives and regional business priorities.
• Lead and mentor direct and indirect procurement teams, fostering capability development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership on long-term sourcing strategies, supplier innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Direct Procurement
  • Oversee sourcing and negotiation for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and production inputs to ensure quality, service, and cost competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to optimize supply continuity and new product development (NPD) sourcing.
  • Monitor market trends and commodity price movements to inform strategic decisions and mitigate risks.
• Indirect Procurement
  • Lead category management and sourcing for indirect spend areas including logistics, marketing services, professional services, IT, and capital projects.
  • Develop strategic supplier relationships and drive spend efficiency through aggregation, standardization, and process improvement.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure procurement delivers value beyond cost, supporting business agility, innovation, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee supplier qualification, performance, and development programs to ensure quality, reliability, and sustainability.
• Implement and manage KPIs for supplier performance, cost reduction, and risk management.
• Partner with the Quality and Operations teams to establish and maintain supplier quality standards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier issue resolution, corrective actions, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Champion a “quality first” culture across the supplier network to protect Lavazza’s brand integrity and product excellence.
• Deliver annual productivity, savings, and working capital improvement targets.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, ethics, and governance standards.
• Serve as the key regional liaison with the Global Procurement function based in Italy, ensuring strategic alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to global category strategies and support enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives where appropriate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including both direct and indirect categories, preferably in a CPG or food & beverage manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading regional or global procurement teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in cost optimization, sourcing strategy development, and supplier innovation.
• Experience working within a global matrix organization and managing across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills.
• SAP or similar ERP and procurement systems knowledge preferred.
• Up to 10% travel required, including possible international to Headquarter (Turin, Italy)

BENEFITS/PERKS

Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits

401K Package

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work Schedule

Ability to be barista certified

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Development Plans

Employee Discounts

Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)

Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!

Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.