Purchasing Manager

Little Caesars Pizza•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future: Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact. Your Mission: Negotiate and manage the purchasing of products for the Ilitch companies. This position is directly responsible to (1) develop and execute actionable procurement strategies (2) establish and build strategic relationships with suppliers, proactively managing the supplier base; (3) reach targeted quality, cost-savings and profitability goals. Take a broad leadership role by providing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and practical solutions. Work successfully with other functions to establish and manage priorities and positively influence all levels within and outside the organization to promote effective working relationships in support of objectives. Establish and maintain relationships that will result in mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers; continually monitor cost-saving opportunities and establish purchasing policies to meet long-term objectives. How You’ll Make an Impact: Develop and implement procurement strategies that allow for successfully negotiating favorable pricing, terms and agreements with approved suppliers. Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, monitoring specific commodity market trends, developing technologies and supply/demand challenges. Serve as IHI’s subject matter expert for assigned commodities/products to establish the most competitive cost position. Develop supplier performance strategies to maximize the company’s total value. Identify and source top-notch primary and secondary suppliers to meet current and future needs. Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers and suppliers Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities with existing or new technologies for applications across product offerings. Partner with all IHI departments to ensure competitive advantage in the development of new products and services/events. Conduct routine audits of products and pricing. Participate in budgeting process for purchasing and service-based procurement. Prepare and implement product/supplier contingency plans. Who You Are: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline. At least five years purchasing experience in the real estate industry with a demonstrated track record on cost savings In depth understanding of raw material commodity markets Evidence of highly developed analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities and to effectively negotiate project requests and priorities to optimize resource utilization. Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including communicating technical data to a variety of audiences. Highly motivated and efficient with demonstrated ability to drive measurable results. Evidence of interpersonal skills and influencing abilities to positively affect results of cross-functional and internal teams. Ability to travel to supplier locations, trade shows and industry events, and adhere to IHI travel policy. Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to maximize total value. Event/Sports & Entertainment experience preferred. Where You’ll Work: Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Exposure to high noise level. Frequent visual/auditory attention. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Requires long periods of time on feet. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. PRIVACY POLICY At Little Caesars® Pizza and Blue Line Foodservice Distribution ®, you’re part of a dynamic team in the pizza business. Known for innovation and home of the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, Little Caesars is an international brand with a household name – a global company with family-owned restaurants in your neighborhood. Blue Line® sources and delivers ingredients to neighborhoods throughout the U.S. so we can make our famous Hot-N-Ready® pizzas, Crazy Bread®, Caesar Wings®, and more, fulfilling our customer promise. Little Caesars Fundraising proudly helps raise millions of dollars for thousands of schools, churches, sports teams, and other nonprofit organizations. Backed by the global pizza brand, customers of Little Caesars Fundraising enjoy products they can make at home or pick up in stores. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of the business – whether you work in the stores, one of our warehouses, the corporate office, or your home office, Little Caesars, Blue Line and Little Caesars Fundraising colleagues work together to make a big impact in communities around the world. Let’s connect! Share your contact info and upload your resume so we can match you with the perfect role at Little Caesars or Blue Line. Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more. Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
At least five years purchasing experience in the real estate industry with a demonstrated track record on cost savings
In depth understanding of raw material commodity markets
Evidence of highly developed analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities and to effectively negotiate project requests and priorities to optimize resource utilization.
Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including communicating technical data to a variety of audiences.
Highly motivated and efficient with demonstrated ability to drive measurable results.
Evidence of interpersonal skills and influencing abilities to positively affect results of cross-functional and internal teams.
Ability to travel to supplier locations, trade shows and industry events, and adhere to IHI travel policy.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to maximize total value.

Nice To Haves

Event/Sports & Entertainment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies that allow for successfully negotiating favorable pricing, terms and agreements with approved suppliers.
Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, monitoring specific commodity market trends, developing technologies and supply/demand challenges.
Serve as IHI’s subject matter expert for assigned commodities/products to establish the most competitive cost position.
Develop supplier performance strategies to maximize the company’s total value.
Identify and source top-notch primary and secondary suppliers to meet current and future needs.
Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers and suppliers
Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities with existing or new technologies for applications across product offerings.
Partner with all IHI departments to ensure competitive advantage in the development of new products and services/events.
Conduct routine audits of products and pricing.
Participate in budgeting process for purchasing and service-based procurement.
Prepare and implement product/supplier contingency plans.