Procurement Manager - Protein
About The Position
Manage the technical services of the protein category including inventory systems, demand planning, pricing compliance and special projects. Plans and coordinates relationships with protein, alternative proteins and breading suppliers for the US Supply Chain including utilizing supply chain systems and software to monitor any potential supply issues. Provides information to cross functional departments, working with the leader of protein procurement to control and supervise supplier issues assessing root causes. Seeks improvement opportunities and associated risks. Provides forecasts to all protein suppliers at a regular cadence to ensure adequate stock in the pipeline and monitors actual volume compared to forecast to make any necessary adjustments. Communicates timely expansion plans and new volume changes to suppliers. Maintains full-cycle supplier relationships including business reviews, maintaining pricing compliance, distribution advantages, redundancy of inventory for proprietary items, and dissolution plans for any surplus. Effectively analyzes, manages, and communicates any cost optimization opportunities. Supports pricing audits of all proteins, alternative proteins, and protein adjacent ingredients to ensure pricing accuracy. Ensures correct specification and pricing documentation for all products and communicate to all internal stakeholders ensuring all are well informed of any changes to the products and supply sources. Manages sourcing, planning, tracking, recording and reporting on product development life cycle to ensure on time launch of new items. Assist in new and ongoing projects as needed and determined by department head.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2-4 years of work experience
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience
- Food & Beverage Supply Chain experience
- Basic knowledge of food service distribution
- Agriculture economics & commodities
- Protein processing
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Adept with Microsoft Suite platforms
- Capable of learning and utilizing new technology
- Precise hand/eye coordination: Not Applicable
- Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Constantly
- Operation of heavy equipment or operation of vehicles: Not Applicable
- Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 10 lbs.: Constantly
- Climbing and working in awkward and cramped positions: Constantly
Nice To Haves
- Buyer at a food distributor
- Chain restaurant category manager
- Protein manufacturer analyst, production planner or plant operations
Responsibilities
- Plans and coordinates relationships with protein, alternative proteins and breading suppliers for the US Supply Chain including utilizing supply chain systems and software to monitor any potential supply issues.
- Provides information to cross functional departments, working with the leader of protein procurement to control and supervise supplier issues assessing root causes.
- Seeks improvement opportunities and associated risks.
- Provides forecasts to all protein suppliers at a regular cadence to ensure adequate stock in the pipeline and monitors actual volume compared to forecast to make any necessary adjustments.
- Communicates timely expansion plans and new volume changes to suppliers.
- Maintains full-cycle supplier relationships including business reviews, maintaining pricing compliance, distribution advantages, redundancy of inventory for proprietary items, and dissolution plans for any surplus.
- Effectively analyzes, manages, and communicates any cost optimization opportunities.
- Supports pricing audits of all proteins, alternative proteins, and protein adjacent ingredients to ensure pricing accuracy.
- Ensures correct specification and pricing documentation for all products and communicate to all internal stakeholders ensuring all are well informed of any changes to the products and supply sources.
- Manages sourcing, planning, tracking, recording and reporting on product development life cycle to ensure on time launch of new items.
- Assist in new and ongoing projects as needed and determined by department head.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Performance bonuses
- Shake Shack Meal Discounts
- Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
- Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Development and Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
