Jill Payette - Procurement & Supply Chain Executive
With over 15 years of experience and rapid advancement into executive leadership, Jill Payette has built a reputation as a results-driven supply chain and procurement strategist who delivers measurable transformation under pressure.
At both Bioriginal Foods & Science and Sunrise Foods International, Jill led high-impact initiatives across global operations, procurement, and logistics networks moving more than 500,000 tonnes of product annually. Her leadership combines data-driven decision-making with an instinct for building aligned, people-centered cultures that perform at scale.
Jill’s expertise spans demand planning, strategic sourcing, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, all anchored in a disciplined, financially-minded approach that links operational excellence to business outcomes.
Career Highlights
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Vice President of Procurement – Bioriginal Foods & Science
Led a full reorganization of the procurement function, consolidating multiple teams into a unified, high-performance operation. Reduced procurement spend by 35%, safeguarded cash flow, and strengthened supplier performance through integrated sourcing and demand planning strategies. -
Vice President, Demand Planning & Supply Chain – Sunrise Foods International
Directed end-to-end supply chain operations for a vertically integrated organization with nearly $1B in annual revenue. Oversaw logistics across vessel, container, rail, truck, and barge, while enhancing efficiency, service levels, and inventory control. -
Director of Supply Chain – Sunrise Foods International
Expanded her leadership portfolio from import programs representing 20% of company revenue to full global oversight. Implemented advanced analytics and digital tools to improve visibility and decision-making across the supply network. -
Manager & Analyst Roles – Sunrise Foods International
Built Sunrise’s demand planning framework from the ground up, linking imports, production, and customer fulfillment through data systems that later scaled company-wide.
Leadership Approach
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Jill’s leadership philosophy is simple: align strategy, systems, and people. She brings clarity to complexity — empowering teams to solve problems, innovate, and deliver results that last. Known for her calm under pressure and ability to turn inefficiency into progress, she drives operational and cultural transformation simultaneously.
Her Expertise
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Procurement strategy that protects against volatility
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Global logistics leadership across multi-modal transport
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Cost optimization without sacrificing delivery
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Executive-level alignment across finance, operations, and supply partners
Contact
Available for leadership opportunities that drive transformation, cost savings, and organizational growth.
306.281.8938