SUMMARY & MISSION STATEMENT:
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a non-profit organization with 10 divisions in the U.
S.
and 2 operations internationally.
MFB operates with $70M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $19M to distribute over $500M in food and disaster relief boxes to over 2,400 agencies.
As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination.
Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.
JOB ROLE PURPOSE & SUMMARY:
The Procurement Director develops corporate and local relationships with food manufacturers, vendors and brokers.
The selected candidate will be expected to optimize procurement excellence through judicious and collaborative supplier negotiations to include packaging supplies.
The Procurement Director will work to integrate with current procurement channels and help maximize the nutritional quality and optimize the quantity of food across the MFB national and international locations.
Supports MFB budgeting, reporting, system, tax adherence, and other requirements for not-for-profit.
In general numbers, this person will procure $100 - $200M in-kind food donations, coordinate across 10 MFB locations and warehouses, and manage a $200-$400k transportation budget.
*Position may be located at one of our ten divisions across the U.
S.
Gilbert, AZ Fort Myers, FL
Peachtree City, GA Normal, IL
Morton, IL Peoria, IL
Indianapolis, IN Manchester, CT
Middletown, PA Haltom City, TX
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinates nutritional food and beverage procurement for global non-profit Food Bank
Maintains accurate food donor database, food valuation and load information
Optimizes allocation and distribution for food entering MFB network
Supports and enables all food distribution programs and ministries with food procurement
Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current broad trends and developments with the non-profit food bank industry.
Provides support, encouragement, mentoring, and consultation for new divisions in procurement and supply chain for local food sources.
Prepares reports for MFB division and organization to support not-for-profit requirements and increase efficiency.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Model MFB’s five core values of: Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.
Foster a Christ-centered culture; develop positive relationships and appreciation for volunteers, employees, partner agencies, and community and business contacts.
Ensure compliance with all MFB policies, procedures, and rules and with all contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and relevant laws.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff, including volunteers, in support of job role; discipline and terminate staff as needed.
Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.
Execute other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2-years relevant work experience, 5-years desired.
Lean Six Sigma skills a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Non-profit, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
Prior experience working in purchasing, operations, logistics and/or supply chain is desired.
Must be a team player, detailed orientated, organized, proactive and a self-starter.
Ability to use effective leadership skills and to develop relationships and procure donated food across United States.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in team oriented work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office setting; periods of movement in a warehouse setting.
Minimal travel within community and to agencies; minimal out-of-state and overnight travel as needed; infrequent evening and weekend obligations.
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