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$150,000 – $180,000
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What this role is
This role leads procurement strategy and supplier partnerships for a multi-brand bagel company, overseeing category management, negotiations, and cost optimization across restaurants and regions. It suits experienced procurement leaders with food-service background who can manage complex supplier relationships and drive operational efficiency through strategic sourcing.
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Skills this role names
- Contract Negotiation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Supplier Relationship Management
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field
- 7-10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience
- 3 years of team leadership experience in procurement
- Experience in foodservice, restaurant, retail, hospitality, CPG, or multi-unit operations
- Knowledge of commodity purchasing and supplier negotiations
- Experience managing complex supplier relationships and enterprise procurement
- COGS projections and forecasting experience
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Nice to have
- Multi-brand or multi-region restaurant environment experience
- New product development or Limited Time Offers sourcing experience
- Commodity risk mitigation and inflation management experience
- Procurement transformation or process improvement leadership