Director, Procurement

Bagel Brands•Denver, CO

4d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading Bagel Brands’ enterprise procurement and strategic sourcing functions to ensure the organization maintains a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply chain across all brands and operating regions. This role oversees category management, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, commodity risk management, and procurement strategy while driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term business value. As a strategic leader within the Supply Chain organization, this role partners cross-functionally with Distribution, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Marketing, Culinary, Finance, and Operations to support innovation, business growth, and operational execution. In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, and Values, the Director of Procurement fosters strong supplier relationships, develops high-performing teams, and drives continuous improvement while ensuring the organization can consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management roles.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and developing procurement professionals.
Experience within foodservice, restaurant, retail, hospitality, CPG, or multi-unit operational environments.
Strong knowledge of commodity purchasing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and enterprise procurement initiatives.
Experience with COGS projections and forecasting, including macro effects along with organizational and product-specific tactics and initiatives.
Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience within multi-brand or multi-region restaurant environments.
Experience supporting new product development, Limited Time Offers, or innovation sourcing initiatives.
Experience with commodity risk mitigation and inflation management strategies.
Experience leading procurement transformation or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories supporting Bagel Brands’ multi-brand, multi-region operations.
Own category management and supplier relationship strategies to ensure optimal cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
Lead complex supplier negotiations, including pricing agreements, co-development partnerships, intellectual property protections, maintenance agreements, and strategic vendor contracts.
Monitor commodity markets, inflation trends, and supply chain risks while proactively developing mitigation strategies and cost management plans.
Develop and maintain forecasting models, cost analyses, and reporting related to commodity pricing, usage, and Cost of Goods performance.
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives and sourcing strategies that improve profitability while maintaining product quality and operational consistency.
Oversee and support RFP and RFQ processes, including data analysis, supplier evaluations, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations.
Maintain and communicate regular reporting related to inflation exposure, commodity trends, sourcing risks, and cost offset opportunities.
Lead supplier relationship management efforts to ensure strong strategic partnerships, contract compliance, operational performance, and supply reliability.
Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, KPIs, and business review processes to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with Quality Assurance to ensure suppliers consistently meet food safety, quality, and specification requirements.
Oversee supplier contract administration, documentation, and database management, including legal agreements and confidentiality documentation.
Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans to address supply disruptions, sole-source dependencies, and changing market conditions.
Ensure contract pricing updates and supplier-related communications are accurately maintained and distributed to distribution and operational partners.
Partner collaboratively with Marketing, Culinary, Operations, Finance, Distribution, and Logistics teams to support new product launches, Limited Time Offers, and innovation initiatives.
Support sourcing strategy and execution for new menu items, product innovations, and operational initiatives.
Provide procurement expertise and supplier guidance related to restaurant operations, product availability, and supply chain performance.
Align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals, operational priorities, and financial objectives.
Participate in cross-functional planning and strategic business initiatives impacting supply chain operations and procurement activities.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team, including Category Managers and procurement professionals.
Establish clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations aligned with enterprise objectives and procurement strategies.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across the procurement organization.
Support team development through coaching, mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities.
Promote strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship building across internal teams and external supplier partners.
Encourage innovation, curiosity, operational excellence, and continuous learning within the team.