Area Director of Purchasing - Northern California Market

About the role

The Area Director of Purchasing will lead all location-level facets of buying, warehouse management, payables adherence, and inventory control. They will work with the operations and culinary teams to achieve budget and performance goals, proactively manage vendors, and oversee junior purchasing team members.

Responsibilities

• Leading all location level facets of buying, warehouse management, payables adherence and inventory control
• Working with the operations and culinary teams to achieve budget and performance goals
• Proactively managing vendors
• Maximizing the utilization of Levy’s purchasing and supply chain system
• Overseeing and mentoring junior purchasing team members within each market
• Working with the Home Office to set up new vendors as needed – ensuring they meet all necessary insurance and safety standards
• Overseeing the regular completion and rotation of inventory
• Working with the culinary and operations team to maximize compliance with Levy’s Managed Order Guide
• Ensuring the timely placing of orders
• Managing order delivery schedule and pricing list
• Conducting inventory on a regular basis to minimize loss
• Managing and checking of deliveries to ensure accurate and safe delivery
• Overseeing product storage and rotation
• Completing annual performance and mid-term reviews for on-site purchasing teams
• Managing hiring processes for team members
• Holding pre-shift meetings with the purchasing team
• Managing product transfers and requisition sheets to ensure accurate tracking of product
• Processing Concur actions
• Ensuring accurate keying of invoices
• Leading the management and maintenance of all Birchstreet processes and data
• Working with partners on sponsorship deals to ensure a win-win outcome for both Levy and the partner
• Working with culinary and operations teams to optimize cost of goods
• Forecasting items with vendors
• Identifying slow and dead stock items, working with culinary and operations teams to address the issue
• Working with operations teams loading of product to locations
• Providing opportunity buys for new menu items

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field is required. Must have experience managing a team and working with vendors and suppliers.

Qualifications

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Skills

Strong knowledge of procurement systems and processes, experience with inventory management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are preferred. Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$115,000 - $130,000

Schedule

Full-time