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Procurement Manager
Job in
Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
Listing for:
Tim Ho Wan Inc - 7000 Irvine
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in supporting Tim Ho Wan's growth across North America by leading end-to-end supply chain operations for our restaurants and commissary. From strategic sourcing and procurement to logistics, inventory planning, and supplier management, this role ensures products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and reliably.
Working closely with Operations, Finance, Quality, JWS, and supplier partners, you'll help build a scalable supply chain that supports new restaurant openings, drives operational excellence, and fuels the expansion of one of the world's most celebrated restaurant brands.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Cost Management- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food, packaging, equipment, and operating supplies.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and strategic partnerships to deliver sustainable cost improvements.
- Manage food and packaging cost performance by identifying savings opportunities and monitoring commodity markets.
- Develop secondary sourcing strategies and mitigation plans to reduce supply risk.
- Support menu innovation, new product launches, and evolving sourcing requirements.
- Lead supply planning, replenishment, and inventory optimization to maximize product availability while minimizing stockouts and waste.
- Oversee supplier-to-store and commissary-to-store distribution, warehousing, and third-party logistics operations.
- Ensure timely order fulfillment and monitor logistics service levels and delivery performance.
- Develop scalable logistics processes and distribution capabilities to support network growth.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships through qualification, onboarding, performance management, and regular business reviews.
- Monitor supplier quality, food safety, service, and compliance to ensure operational excellence.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by establishing contingency plans for critical categories.
- Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead the supply chain workstream for restaurant openings, ensuring sourcing, inventory, logistics, equipment, packaging, and opening orders are ready for launch.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful opening readiness and execution.
- Support market expansion, commissary growth, and future distribution network development.
- Develop scalable supply chain processes, systems, reporting, and infrastructure to support long-term growth.
Bachelor's Degree in
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Business Administration
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Food Technology
- Related Business Discipline
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, logistics, or distribution.
- Experience supporting multi‑unit restaurant, food manufacturing, commissary, retail, or distribution operations.
- Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management experience.
- Experience managing food and packaging categories.
- Experience in inventory planning and logistics coordination.
- Experience supporting growth and operational expansion.
- Restaurant or food service industry experience.
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