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
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
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