Our team is working alongside a booming international food company located in Los Angeles who is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager specializing in produce, dry goods, spices, frozen foods and international foods. This position is going to work on a cross-functional team that is fast-paced and constantly growing. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor knowledge, be self-motivated, and have interest and knowledge of trendy, up-and-coming, and international foods.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage budget and category spend
- Establish and execute cost-saving initiatives
- Lead and develop a team of 5 direct supports
- Strong category knowledge of up-and-coming brands, trendy foods, and international foods and brands
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers
- Strong negotiation skills track-record of developing strong contract strategies
- Work cross-functionally internally to strategize and effective buy and sell products in category
- Work with buyers and warehouse managers to grow department and maximize efficiency
- Forecasting for product demand and sourcing effectively as a result
Qualifications:
- BA Degree/ 4 Year Degree
- 5+ years of experience is preferred
- Experience working in the food and beverage industries
- Strong history of leading their procurement space and teamwork
- Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment and maintain high energy
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- International Vendor knowledge a plus
- International food and beverage knowledge a plus
- Proven track-record of excellent skills in negotiation and stakeholder management
- Proficiency with applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other office applications
- Job Type: Full-time