Director, Procurement Finance

Overview

The Director of Procurement Finance is the lead financial architect for our global sourcing and procurement strategies. This role provides the financial oversight necessary to manage a multi-million dollar spend portfolio—ranging from raw ingredients and packaging to indirect services. You will partner closely with the Head of Procurement to drive cost-savings initiatives, manage commodity price volatility, and ensure a resilient, cost-effective supply chain.

• Act as the dedicated financial lead for the Procurement team, providing data-driven insights for supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Lead "Should-Cost" modeling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
• Support the "Make vs. Buy" analysis for new product innovations and manufacturing capabilities.
• Commodity Risk & Hedging
• Monitor global commodity markets (e.g., ingredients, resins, energy) and their impact on the COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) forecast.
• Provide sensitivity analysis to help the business understand the impact of inflationary or deflationary cycles.
• Cost Transformation & Savings
• Design and govern the "Value Creation" or "Cost Savings" pipeline, ensuring all procurement savings are validated and flow through to the P&L.
• Oversee the tracking of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and explain drivers (market vs. performance).
• Implement benchmarking tools to ensure competitive pricing across all categories.
• Working Capital Optimization
• Drive strategies to improve Free Cash Flow by optimizing supplier payment terms and inventory levels.
• Partner with the AP (Accounts Payable) team to ensure process efficiency and maximize early-payment discounts.

• Experience:
  
  8–10+ years in Finance, with a heavy emphasis on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Procurement Finance within the CPG industry.
• Financial Mastery:
  Deep understanding of COGS, standard costing, and inventory accounting.
• Strategic Negotiation:
  Experience supporting high-stakes negotiations with external vendors through financial modeling.
• Systems:
  Proficiency in Sage or related ERP and advanced procurement modules or Spend Analytics software.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Supply Chain. MBA or CPA preferred.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.