Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Atlanta, GA | $-$

The Procurement Manager is responsible for category management and leading procurement initiatives across the Tropical Smoothie Cafe system. This includes supplier qualification, price negotiation, landed cost analysis, and contract management. This role also leads strategic sourcing efforts to drive cost savings while ensuring quality and supply continuity. The Procurement Manager will oversee more than $250MM in annual spend and support cross‑functional initiatives across operations, marketing, culinary, and finance.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations.

• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to evaluate and award supplier partnerships
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities without compromising product quality
• Conduct landed cost analysis and build models to compare sourcing scenarios
• Qualify, select, and support onboarding of new supplier partners
• Monitor industry trends, commodity markets, and macroeconomic indicators to guide sourcing strategies
• Serve as the internal expert on cost structures, supplier capabilities, and procurement best practices
• Provide business case support and rationale for all sourcing recommendations
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews to evaluate spend, performance, and innovation opportunities
• Participate in S&OP planning and align supplier production with demand forecasts
• Build strong relationships with key supplier contacts and internal stakeholders
• Develop and negotiate service level agreements and other contractual terms
• Manage contract life cycles, ensuring compliance and timely renewals
• Mitigate supply risk by identifying and testing alternate sources of supply
• Support rollout of new tools and processes that enhance sourcing efficiency
• Leverage historical data and usage trends to inform procurement timing and strategies
• Communicate sourcing decisions and impacts to internal teams and franchisees
• Adhere and manage our contract management tool
• Partner with Legal, R&D, QA, and Operations to drive innovation and alignment
• Act as a leader and mentor within the Supply Chain team
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or strategic sourcing
• Experience sourcing perishable or food products
• Food service, QSR, or Fast Casual industry experience strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field

• Strong understanding of contract negotiation including pricing, food safety, and technical terms
• Experience leading competitive bid processes (RFx)
• Knowledge of commodity markets and cost structures
• Ability to assess currency impacts and macroeconomic trends
• Proficiency in strategic sourcing tools and techniques
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• CPM, CPSM, or PMP certifications a plus

• Up to 10% travel to support business initiatives and supplier engagement

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industry: Restaurants