Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Supply Chain categories such as Dairy, Ready To Eat & Drink products, Fresh Food, Bakery, Impulse and Merchandise. Support the global sourcing team as it relates to Packaging, Smallwares, Office Supplies, Must have inventory management experience with products that expire. Requires high attention to detail to ensure product ordered will be used within shelf life to restrict write off exposure.
• Lead Supply Chain (SC) efforts in sourcing and team strategies, supplier management, pricing strategies, negotiation and execution of agreements, business plans, pricing and costing of cost of goods sold for ingredients and services, material program plans, and bidding/managing the end-to-end supply chain
• Identify risks and opportunities related to supply chain and associated contingency plans and mitigation strategies
• Deliver SC subject matter expertise in response to customer-focused marketing solution development and representing the SC function to the Business
• Work closely with Marketing to delivery promotional offerings.
• Assess and develop Supplier capabilities to create opportunities that align with R&D strategies
• Manage supplier relationships, business reviews and supplier scorecards.
• Write SC proposal content for management, cost, and past performance volumes for categories that include packaging, finished goods, supplies and retail merchandise
• Participate in strategy sessions as the primary SC functional Advisor
• Identify, recommend, develop, and implant tools and enhancements to SC systems and processes to improve Supply Chain efficiency, new product and item event management, and distributor performance
• Demonstrate knowledge of product categories assigned and become a subject matter expert on all
• Internal and External Presentation Skills – active listening is critical for this job function as is detailed and thorough communication with Cross Functional Partners and external business partners
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Ross, & Cadence inventory platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Finance
• 5+ years related experience preferably in multiple aspects of Supply Chain or Program Management, or some portion in the food service industry
• Experience with multi-unit, multi-state, multi-functional organization
• Food & Beverage and/or Retail experience is highly preferred
• Ability to manage the delicate balance of prioritizing day-to-day shifts in business as well as responding with urgency in emergencies

• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet, Accident, Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, EAP programs including Legal, , and more
• Discounts on our Coffee and Tea
• Pay Range $80,000-$90,000 with eligibility for 10% bonus
• Observed Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

This position will be based in Camarillo, CA, with the need to travel to our Downtown Los Angeles office occasionally. In addition, Monday-Thursday are in-office days and Friday is a remote work day.

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we are a global company committed to representing the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome all to apply to our Brew Crew and we value the impact of diversity on our culture and in our work.

International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protected status.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® so complies, with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.