Director of Supply Chain

Job Description A leading multi-site hospitality, gaming, and entertainment organization is seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing to oversee enterprise-wide procurement, inventory management, and supplier strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role with executive exposure, overseeing all categories of spend across a diverse portfolio of hospitality, retail, food & beverage, indirect categories, and capital projects. About the Role The Director will lead a team of 80 professionals across procurement, warehousing, and inventory management, with 4-5 direct reports at the managerial level. This role requires a strategic leader with hands-on experience in building category strategies, optimizing ERP systems, and developing procurement processes. The organization is undergoing a major expansion, requiring strong forecasting, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing expertise. The role also involves mentoring and developing the supply chain team to transition from transactional procurement to a more strategic, value-driven function. Key Responsibilities Enterprise-Wide Procurement Strategy – Manage all sourcing operations across multiple properties and business units. Team Leadership & Development – Lead and mentor a team of 80 FTEs, including warehouse, purchasing, and inventory teams. Category Management & Supplier Relations – Develop category strategies from scratch, negotiate vendor contracts, and oversee supplier performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with finance, chefs, operations, and executives to forecast demand and optimize procurement. Process & ERP Optimization – Improve ERP utilization (Red Rock or similar), procurement tools, and reporting processes. Multi-Site Procurement Management – Oversee multiple properties, ensuring efficient sourcing, warehousing, and distribution. Indirect Procurement Oversight – Manage indirect spend categories, including marketing, travel, professional services, and other non-direct costs. Budget Oversight & Cost Savings – Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service levels and operational efficiency. Required Qualifications 12 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing. 5 years in a senior leadership role, managing multi-site procurement operations. Proven ability to build procurement strategies without relying on corporate structures. Experience managing a large team (80 employees) with 4-5 direct reports. ERP experience (Red Rock or similar) and familiarity with GPO purchasing (e.g., Buyers Edge). Expertise in supplier negotiations, category management, and contract strategy. Background in hospitality, food & beverage, gaming, retail, or multi-category procurement. High-level executive presence – experience working with senior leadership teams. Why Join? Executive Exposure – Reports directly to senior leadership with company-wide influence. High-Impact Role – Lead a large-scale procurement transformation during a major expansion. Diverse Sourcing Categories – Manage procurement across hospitality, retail, food & beverage, indirect categories, and capital projects. Career Growth – Opportunity to shape the future of procurement strategy in a dynamic, multi-site organization. Full Relocation Package – Competitive compensation with full relocation support. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: verona, IT

Posted Date: 4/3/2025