Culver Franchising System, LLC is looking for an experienced Category Supply Chain Manager (Purchasing Manager) to ensure the delivery of indirect products and services to all Culver’s restaurants in a timely, cost-effective manner while maintaining product quality and positive relationships with all suppliers, distributors, team members, and franchisees.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for sourcing potential suppliers, supplier management, and conducting successful contract negotiations for food service equipment, furnishings, supplies, and other related categories to support Culver's growth
- Support the development, execution, and maintenance of an optimized supply chain for all products and categories managed
- Monitor compliance of supplier contracts, pricing agreements, specifications, onboarding documents, and all related activities
- Effectively communicate to stakeholders as applicable, i.e. Quality Assurance, Operations, Marketing, Menu Development, Design and Construction, Supply Chain, and restaurants as applicable
- Monitor supplier prices at distributor level to assure contract compliance
- Source and obtain product samples as required
- Troubleshoot concerns from franchisees regarding products, services, and distribution issues
- Responsible for communication of relevant product matters to our franchisees and field personnel in a timely and appropriate manner
- Complete supplier business reviews, anticipate future supply needs and coach suppliers to achieve long range strategic planning and development goals
- Look for and assess risk related issues, communicate with senior leadership and appropriate stakeholders as needed, to mitigate identified risks
- Support the testing and development of new products or equipment
- Monitor seasonal and promotional movement of products including clean up strategy for obsolete inventory
- Secure and analyze market reports and commodity trends to stay current on products and pricing
- Support the forecasting process for new and ongoing products
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related degree, or additional relevant work experience
- 3+ years of relevant working experience in a supply chain management position
- Working knowledge of pricing agreements, contract language, product manufacturing, contingency planning, supplier quality, negotiation, project management, distribution, forecasting, and supply chain management
- ISM Certification (CPM/CPSM) or other supply chain certification preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Additional Information:
To be considered for this opportunity, please make sure to attach your resume to your application.
Starting Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.
Classification: Exempt/Salary, full-time position.
This role includes a generous incentive bonus based on business results and individual success. We also offer workplace flexibility including flexible work hours and a hybrid work model. Join us at our beautiful Support Center in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin right on the Wisconsin River, just a short drive from Madison!
Culver Franchising System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members.