Purchasing Manager

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 Little Caesar subject matter expert for assigned commodities/products to establish the most competitive cost position.
• Develop supplier performance strategies to maximize Little Caesar 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, Little Caesars suppliers, and franchisees.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities with existing or new technologies for applications across product offerings.
• Interact with Little Caesars International purchasing to identify global sourcing and cost savings opportunities.
• Partner with Research & Development to ensure competitive advantage in the development of new products.
• Conduct routine audits of products and pricing.
• Prepare and implement product/supplier contingency plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in food industry purchasing with exposure to purchasing of pre-portioned convenience/specialty foods and/or combined experience in quality assurance or distribution.
• 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 audience.
• 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 LCE travel policy.
• Experience in purchasing of pre-portioned convenience/specialty foods, preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

A state-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.

Colleague fitness center, work café and an outdoor patio with grills.

Over 60 different meeting spaces to help promote a collaborative environment.

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