Director of Procurement

Keany Produce & Gourmet is a leading, family-owned fresh produce distributor headquartered in Landover, Maryland, serving restaurants, hospitality groups, retailers, and institutional customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company is known for its commitment to quality, food safety, and reliable next-day delivery supported by temperature-controlled logistics and a state-of-the-art distribution facility. With a broad portfolio that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, and gourmet specialty items, Keany Produce & Gourmet partners closely with customers to provide consistent sourcing, exceptional service, and operational excellence across the foodservice supply chain.

Keany Produce & Gourmet is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing, purchasing, and vendor strategy across our produce portfolio, non-produce categories and retail programs. Operating multiple distribution facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States, Keany is a premier distributor known for quality, service, and long-standing vendor relationships.

This role is critical to ensuring product quality, supply continuity, competitive cost structure, and strong alignment with sales and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for fresh produce, select non-produce categories and retail programs - aligned with company margin, service, and growth objectives.


• Lead purchasing activities across all distribution facilities, ensuring consistency while allowing for regional market nuances.


• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with growers, shippers, and national suppliers.


• Oversee contract negotiations, pricing programs, and vendor performance standards.

Market Intelligence & Sourcing

• Monitor produce markets, seasonality, weather impacts, and supply trends.


• Leverage market intelligence to guide pricing strategy, promotions, and product substitutions.


• Identify new sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers to strengthen overall offerings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and


• Finance to align procurement decisions with customer needs and operational realities.


• Support sales initiatives by ensuring consistent supply, competitive cost structures, and differentiated product offerings.


• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to uphold food safety, traceability, and product specifications.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.


• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development paths for procurement staff.


• Promote a culture of integrity, urgency, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage procurement budgets, gross margin targets, and inventory risk.


• Analyze vendor performance, cost trends, and purchasing efficiencies to drive continuous improvement.


• Provide leadership with reporting and insights related to procurement performance and market conditions.

Location: Landover, MD

Salary: $140,000-$155,000