Vice President Procurement & Distribution

Job Description

The Vice President-Procurement & Distribution is charged with directing and managing all aspects of the procurement function for 200+ company owned, full-service restaurants in the eastern ; S / he is responsible for forecasting, procurement, logistical support and managing the process of getting food, beverage, and supply products to our restaurants. S / he will be tasked with the day-to-day management of the distribution system to ensure efficient and cost-effective storage and freight costs;

the procurement of restaurant small wares, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and, as appropriate, negotiation of certain service-related contracts as may be required from time to time. Working under the direction of the Chief Global Supply Chain Officer (the “CGSO”), S / he ensures that the restaurants operate within all related corporate policies and procedures pertaining to the purchasing function, including compliance with corporate purchasing programs, group purchasing initiatives where applicable and local codes and regulations.

Specifically, the Vice President
- Procurement & Distribution is charged with :

• Implementing (and, where directed) designing processes, systems and procedures that maximizes efficiency of the supply chain infrastructure and supports the future growth plans of the Company.
• Monitoring commodity pricing and proactively addressing strategic product cost challenges.
• Negotiating and monitoring short and long-term pricing, contracts, and payment terms with all the Company’s suppliers.
• Assisting in the sourcing and building positive strategic partnerships with vendors locally and
• Continuously evaluating current and potential vendors in terms of price, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection.
• Assisting the CGSO in developing strategies and tactics that drive continuous improvement and COGS reductions in operating efficiencies to deliver excellent guest service.
• Administering ongoing systems to monitor review and timely resolve all discrepancies with supplier invoices, claims, conflicts, or quality issues.
• Under the direction of the CGSO, work closely with Operations and Marketing to plan and forecast production / inventory requirements in terms of quantity and timing to meet customer demand, improve freshness, increase inventory turns, and maximize company profits.
• Building infrastructure, processes, and tools to maximize efficiencies while simplifying operational procedures.
• Plan and execute contingencies to avoid and minimize inventory losses.
• Working closely and collaboratively with the culinary and operations team to leverage vendor resources and maximize ROI from partnerships.

The Vice President-Procurement & Distribution will be based in Dallas, TX and report to the Chief Global Supply Chain Officer (CGSO). Remote posting for the ideal candidate may be considered.

• Educational & Professional Experience Bachelor’s Degree
  10 years of progressively more responsible experience leading the restaurant supply chain function preferably in the casual dining segment. Previous experience with a restaurant company or food manufacturer is essential. Highly successful in working in a multi-unit geographically diverse A demonstrated past record of consistently delivering outstanding business results within competitive and driven organizations with limited
• Skills & Technical Competence Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to achieve positive and collaborative cross functional results. Critical to have an understanding of processing, process capabilities and specifications. Understanding of vendor quality assurance as applies to products and restaurant. Competence in regulatory / food safety concepts regarding processing and restaurant operations.
  
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