The Company
HF Foods Group Inc. is a leading marketer and distributor of fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to primarily Asian/Chinese restaurants and other foodservice customers throughout the United States. With 17 distribution centers strategically located throughout the nation, HF Foods aims to supply the increasing demand for Asian American restaurant cuisine. With an in-house proprietary ordering and inventory control network, and strong relations with growers and suppliers of food products in the US, South America, and China, HF Foods can offer fresh, high-quality specialty restaurant foods and supplies at economical prices to its large and growing base of customers.
Capitalizing on its deep understanding of the Chinese culture and with over 1,000 employees supported by two outsourced call centers in China, HFFG has become a trusted partner serving more than 15,000 Asian restaurants in 46 states and provides round-the-clock sales and service support to its customers
The Role
HF has grown to a $1.2 billion international food company, organically, through acquisitions, and expansion of their customer offerings. To capitalize on this growth, HF is investing in their sourcing and procurement function to create an integrated supply chain that supports and enables profitability, customer satisfaction, end-to-end cost optimization and future growth. As a key part of this investment, HF has created three Category Leader roles to oversee the Produce, Seafood and Protein categories, who will develop a comprehensive, strategic approach to sourcing and spend management and lead their respective purchasing operations.
Experience & Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess: (1) experience leading sourcing and procurement in a food or CPG company of appropriate size, structure, and complexity; (2) functional depth in modern sourcing and procurement techniques; (3) a track record of delivering distinctive financial results through supplier partnerships that drive end-to-end cost reduction; and (4) interpersonal skills to build support, influence action, and drive culture change regarding the relevance and value of the procurement function.
