Senior Manager, Procurement

This position is in-office everyday at our East Point location.

Who We Are:

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Where You’ll Work:

Procurement & QA / Supply Chain

About the Role:

The Senior Manager, Procurement is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of product sourcing, procurement, monthly receipt budgeting across three categories, and vendor relationship management to support the Food Bank’s mission and distribution goals. This role leads a high-performing team and drives sourcing strategies that balance cost-effectiveness, food quality, and operational efficiency.

This position is responsible for growing the supplier network, securing high-value product streams, and ensuring the warehouse maintains the right product mix to meet the evolving needs of our partner agencies and the communities they serve. Highly cross-functional, the role plays a key part in aligning procurement operations with long-term organizational priorities and initiatives, while working closely with warehouse leadership to plan and manage receipts across donations, purchases, and government programs.

What You’ll Do:

Sourcing & Purchasing

· Help develop and lead the execution of the Food Bank’s product sourcing and procurement strategy aligned with annual distribution and budget targets.

· Manage and mentor a team of Procurement Specialists, setting clear goals, tracking performance metrics, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

· Establish category strategies for core product areas including USDA, produce, retail donation, purchased product, and non-food items.

· Maintain a deep understanding of food industry trends, procurement best practices, and Feeding America systems, sharing insights and recommendations with senior leadership.

· Lead procurement planning in collaboration with Supply Chain, Finance, and Programs to ensure adequate product flow and optimal inventory turns.

Supplier and Donor Relationship Management:

· Serve as the liaison to national and local food donors, vendors, and Feeding

America sourcing teams.

· Cultivate, solicit/source, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier partnerships

to secure high-quality, high-volume product donations and purchases.

· Represent ACFB at key industry events, trade shows, and Feeding America initiatives to strengthen partnerships and stay ahead of sector trends.

· Oversee communications and contract negotiations with vendors and large-scale donors.

Internal Collaboration & Operational Excellence:

· Partner with Warehouse, Logistics, and Inventory teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure the right product is on hand at the right time.

· Act as a subject matter expert and internal advisor on sourcing systems (e.g., Donor Express, Choice, Produce Matchmaker), purchasing analytics, and vendor performance.

· Support food safety and quality assurance standards by ensuring compliance in product sourcing and vendor relationships.

· Lead data-driven procurement reporting and present findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are:

· Customer Focus

· Decision Making

· Communication

· Accountability

· The Ability to Navigate Change

What You’ll Need: Skills your resume should demonstrate:

· Proven track record of leading procurement or sourcing strategy in a complex, high-volume environment—ideally within supply chain, food distribution, or related industries.

· Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams, setting goals, and driving accountability and results.

· Demonstrated success building and maintaining strategic vendor and donor relationships, including negotiating agreements and managing key accounts.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, make the “ask,” and represent the organization in high-visibility settings.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-informed decisions, interpret trends, and create clear reports, charts, and presentations for a variety of audiences.

· Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively to meet shared goals across supply chain, warehouse, finance, and program teams.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM and procurement systems is a plus.

· Comfortable navigating change, solving complex problems, and taking initiative in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

There may be some Physical Demands and Travel:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.

· Expected local travel time for this position is up to 10% per year.