Inspire Brands
Procurement Manager (Food & Beverage)
Inspire Brands, Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120
Overview
Under limited supervision, assumes full buying responsibility for selected categories. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, and inventory control. This position sits onsite in our Atlanta Support Center 4 days a week. RESPONSIBILITIES
Enables brands to efficiently and effectively maximize the value they receive from suppliers Ensures all legal documents are in place for each supplier, including NDA, Master Supplier Agreement, and Product Agreements Conducts the RFP process, bid analysis and review, contract negotiations, and blanket purchase agreement creation Develop/execute purchasing strategies for products including monitoring macro trends in supplier base, implementing plans to react, and developing/executing purchasing strategies for products Identify and realize cost-savings and cost-reduction opportunities Develop ideas for cost savings initiatives within owned categories Evaluate potential margin initiatives, document with business case and champion change in support of department/company initiatives Build strategic relationships Build relationships with supplier working team / contacts Builds collaborative relationships with Brand Core Team / Directors Understand Brands\' needs and build supplier relationships to meet those needs Monitors purchasing performance Participates in S&OP process and coordinates supplier's production to meet demand Monitors supplier performance and completes supplier scorecard. Contributes to high performing team Mentors, coaches, and develops less experienced members of the procurement team. Ensures quality execution of the performance management process and personal developmental plans. Other responsibilities as assignment by management EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field Master’s degree a PLUS 5+ years in supply chain and procurement REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Experience in procurement and negotiation strategies Understand and function effectively in a team environment Proven track record of success in leadership positions Restaurant / Food Service experience DIRECT REPORTS
None Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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Under limited supervision, assumes full buying responsibility for selected categories. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, and inventory control. This position sits onsite in our Atlanta Support Center 4 days a week. RESPONSIBILITIES
Enables brands to efficiently and effectively maximize the value they receive from suppliers Ensures all legal documents are in place for each supplier, including NDA, Master Supplier Agreement, and Product Agreements Conducts the RFP process, bid analysis and review, contract negotiations, and blanket purchase agreement creation Develop/execute purchasing strategies for products including monitoring macro trends in supplier base, implementing plans to react, and developing/executing purchasing strategies for products Identify and realize cost-savings and cost-reduction opportunities Develop ideas for cost savings initiatives within owned categories Evaluate potential margin initiatives, document with business case and champion change in support of department/company initiatives Build strategic relationships Build relationships with supplier working team / contacts Builds collaborative relationships with Brand Core Team / Directors Understand Brands\' needs and build supplier relationships to meet those needs Monitors purchasing performance Participates in S&OP process and coordinates supplier's production to meet demand Monitors supplier performance and completes supplier scorecard. Contributes to high performing team Mentors, coaches, and develops less experienced members of the procurement team. Ensures quality execution of the performance management process and personal developmental plans. Other responsibilities as assignment by management EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field Master’s degree a PLUS 5+ years in supply chain and procurement REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Experience in procurement and negotiation strategies Understand and function effectively in a team environment Proven track record of success in leadership positions Restaurant / Food Service experience DIRECT REPORTS
None Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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