Hiring: Director of Strategic Sourcing Company: Portillo's Location: Oak Brook, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:21:30 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Bun, Financial Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Swift About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with demonstrated success leading high‑performing teams and large‑scale category portfolios Required Skills: •This is a player/coach leadership role responsible for setting sourcing strategy while remaining directly involved in key categories, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives. •This is a hybrid position based at the Portillo’s Restaurant Support Center in Oakbrook, Illinois with on-site presence required Monday through Thursday. •Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help •Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness •Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail •Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile •Strategic Leadership •Lead and manage the Strategic Sourcing team to ensure successful execution of sourcing priorities aligned with organizational objectives Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred •Industry affiliations are a benefit; ISM, CPSM •Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities •10–15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with demonstrated success leading high‑performing teams and large‑scale category portfolios •Strong background in foodservice, restaurant, retail, or CPG environments with comfortability navigating complex food supply chains •Adept at aligning sourcing strategies to enterprise goals and engaging senior leaders with clear insights and recommendations •Proven ability to build trust across functions including Operations, Marketing, Culinary, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership •Deep commitment to safety, product integrity, and protecting the guest experience •Strong analytical and financial acumen, including commodity and cost modeling experience •Occasional travel may be required around 15% Compensation: •$155,000 - $190,000 / year •This Position Is Also Served With Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other ingredients Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!