Supply Chain Director

Procurement And Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for someone to lead our procurement and supply chain strategy focusing on sourcing commodities, packaging and inventory ingredient items for our manufacturing division while also supporting our restaurant division. This role will include sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing relationships and ensuring the procurement aligns with the company's business goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to :

• Develop and execute both short- and long-term procurement strategies that support business objectives, optimize spending and drive cost savings.
• Direct and participate in procurement and logistics activities to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of materials and products.
• Source, quote, negotiate, purchase and execute contracts for the supply chain. Including, but not limited to, USDA manufacturing, FDA manufacturing, international and domestic restaurants.
• Complete supplier program negotiations that support category plans and objectives. For example rebate programs, volume programs, pricing strategies and promotional items.
• Identify, develop, and execute strategic supply sources for products, packaging and / or commodities.
• Focus on delivering improved cost of goods by staying ahead of commodity trends.
• Conduct inventory and place purchase orders to ensure all products available for production.
• Monitor inventory item ingredient prices, make recommendations and corrections as necessary.
• Manage compliance program, including but not limited to : audits, communication, and follow-ups with internal teams to ensure issues are resolved.
• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relationships with suppliers.
• Research all aspects of each deal, including alternate products, bundling opportunities, new suppliers, and any information needed to gain negotiating leverage and create the best deal possible.
• Develop, implement and maintain supplier improvement plans in quality, delivery, and cost initiatives.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise during the contract period.
• Research areas affecting profitability and take actions to ensure a profitable business.