Procurement Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Lenexa, Kansas, United States Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC Full time

About Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS) is a leading purchasing cooperative that leverages the combined buying power of Applebee's and IHOP systems. As a trusted partner, CSCS delivers cost-effective solutions to its Member operators, ensuring they receive the best goods and distribution services at the lowest sustainable delivered prices.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Smallwares products, validating and selecting suppliers, and negotiating contracts and pricing agreements. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize category spend and improve supply chain efficiency
  • Collaborate with manufacturers, end-suppliers, and Brand cross-functional teams to identify savings opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Manage projects to develop alternate sources of products or optimize existing products while maintaining required specifications
  • Assist the Brands in the development and testing of new products
  • Provide procurement expertise and support to Member operators

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 5 years' experience working in restaurant operations and/or restaurant facilities management
  • Experience with customer service and cost benefit analysis
  • Basic understanding of restaurant equipment and facilities
  • Project management experience and Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Procurement background and experience with negotiation strategies and tactics


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