Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Summary of Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for achieving optimal arrangements related to the assigned PRG products.This position owns the day-to-day management, supporting the selection, evaluation, and negotiation for assigned PRG items, ensuring that the suppliers selected fit Panda's culture and philosophy, have the necessary capacity, provide the items at the best price and highest quality.This position assists with sourcing new suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Owns and develop sourcing strategy using the 10-step strategic sourcing process for assigned PRG products in support of its business strategy and plan. With support of supervisor, identifies suppliers for assigned items and arranges optimal contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability over the term of the contract.Ensures costs are within budget.
• Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers to support overall business strategy and growth in coordination with FSQA to ensure safety for consumption.Negotiates with new suppliers over cost and collaborates with Supply Management team to bring products into distribution
• Develops strong supplier relationships and leads cost reduction projects and initiatives. Supports quarterly business reviews, evaluates supplier performance.
• Collaborates with PMO and/or supports cross-functional projects with departments such as FSQA, Product Development, Marketing, and Operations related to product specifications, quality inquiries, product recall, sourcing new ingredients, testing new products, and phasing in products within distribution.
• Understands assigned categories as a commodity expert. Tracks commodities markets on prices and supply and communicates findings to sourcing leadership. May recommend changes in recipes based on commodity markets in order to keep costs within budget. Provides recommendation on best timing to introduce and promote new or current products.
• Supports globalsourcingof products for both domestic and international operations as needed.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum three years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in a multi-unit food service and/or manufacturing organization
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2: $33.00 - $46.50/ per hour

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out toTASupport@PandaRG.com.