Director Of Procurement, Yale Hospitality

Yale Hospitality

New Haven, Connecticut, US
Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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8-10 years procurement leadership experience
Food and beverage sourcing expertise
Complex contract negotiation skills
** Yale Hospitality is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and manage strategic sourcing for food and beverage purchasing, ensuring high-quality, responsibly sourced products while maintaining fiscal stewardship and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, especially within hospitality or higher education, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership for over $20 million in annual spend across Yale Hospitality's residential, retail, and catering operations.
  • This role requires managing the full contract life cycle while ensuring compliance with university standards for sustainability, social responsibility, and risk management.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving efficiencies and enhancing the campus dining experience through data-driven decision-making.

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** Yale Hospitality is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and manage strategic sourcing for food and beverage purchasing, ensuring high-quality, responsibly sourced products while maintaining fiscal stewardship and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, especially within hospitality or higher education, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. **

Salary

Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years procurement leadership experience
  • Food and beverage sourcing expertise
  • Complex contract negotiation skills
  • Spend analysis and cost modeling
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing execution

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education sector experience
  • Unionized environment familiarity
  • Sustainability and ethical sourcing focus
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • E-procurement platform proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • 8-10+ years progressive procurement experience
  • Proven success managing $10M+ in spend
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts
  • Familiarity with state and federal regulations

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