Vice President of Procurement

Job description

We are thrilled to advertise the Vice President of Procurement position for the Wonderfield Group!

Business Overview

The Wonderfield Group is owned by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market capitalization of over $5.5billion and whose aim is to become the world's largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. Wonderfield operates restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and has recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Wonderfield enjoys annual sales of over $2.5billion and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Procurement leads the integration of purchase, the strategic sourcing and procurement operations for all food products, packaging, and supply chain services within the organization, mainly three different brands under same group. This executive role is responsible for ensuring product availability, proper inventory control, cost competitiveness, and compliance in support of a fast-paced food distribution business. The VP will oversee vendor relationships, optimize purchasing processes, and drive efficiency across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for perishable and non-perishable food products (e.g., dry & frozen ingredients), packaging, and distribution-related supplies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, manufacturers, and third-party vendors to ensure consistent supply and service quality.
• Negotiate contracts to secure optimal pricing, delivery terms, rebates, and risk mitigation across all procurement categories.
• Partner with Inventory, Logistics, Sales, and Operations teams to forecast demand and align procurement decisions with business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as order accuracy, fulfillment rate, cost variances, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA).
• Drive cost savings through sourcing optimization, vendor consolidation, and procurement process improvements.
• Stay informed of commodity markets, global supply chain disruptions, and emerging trends in food distribution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, including category managers and buyers.
• Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25–40% of the time.
• Travel may include visits to domestic and international suppliers, contract manufacturers, distribution centers, and industry trade events.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train management-level staff in the department. Oversee the daily workflow of the team; provide constructive and timely performance evaluation; and handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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