Regional Procurement Manager

## Regional Procurement Manager Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
· Full-time
· Mid-Senior#### About The Position
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* Reports to:

** US Regional Director
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* Location:

** supporting multi-state operations

The Regional Procurement Manager is the senior-most procurement leader in Yarzin-Sella's US operations, responsible for designing, building, and leading the procurement function that powers our culinary excellence across multiple states. This executive role owns the end-to-end procurement strategy—establishing the infrastructure, systems, and standards that site procurement teams follow throughout the region. They architect vendor partnerships, drive supply chain performance, and ensure our culinary teams have access to the highest-quality products at competitive costs.

Working within a globally defined procurement framework and in close collaboration with the Global Procurement Manager, this position ensures alignment with company-wide strategies, processes, KPIs, and systems while addressing regional operational needs. The Regional Procurement Manager provides direction and oversight to site-level procurement staff, establishing best practices, accountability structures, and professional development pathways.

The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement leader who can both envision and execute: someone who builds departments, develops teams, and creates scalable processes while maintaining the hands-on expertise to negotiate critical contracts and solve complex supply challenges. They bring the leadership presence to influence across the organization and the operational depth to drive results as we scale.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Develop and execute regional procurement strategy aligned with culinary standards and business objectives
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors who meet Yarzin-Sella's quality, sustainability, and service expectations
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with national and regional suppliers
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors, distributors, and specialty purveyors
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and manage accountability to service level agreements
• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions including delivery issues, credits, billing discrepancies, and service follow-upCost Management & Financial Performance
• Drive food cost optimization while maintaining culinary quality and integrity
• Analyze purchasing data to identify savings opportunities, pricing trends, and cost variances
• Develop and manage procurement budgets across the region
• Partner with culinary and operations leaders to align menu planning with cost targets
• Establish controls and approval workflows to ensure purchasing compliance
• Support commercial negotiations by preparing price comparisons, benchmarks, and market insights

Supply Chain Operations
• Oversee supply chain logistics across multiple states, ensuring reliable and timely delivery to all sites
• Manage distributor relationships and resolve supply disruptions with urgency
• Implement inventory management best practices to minimize waste and optimize par levels
• Monitor market conditions, commodity pricing, and supply risks; develop contingency plans accordingly
• Ensure cold chain integrity and compliance with food safety standards throughout the supply chain
• Anticipate and mitigate regional risks related to supply, quality, logistics, and pricing that could impact operations

Procurement Systems & Data Management
• Maintain accurate supplier catalogs, SKUs, pricing, and contracts within the procurement system
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and timely updates according to global standards
• Support and guide internal users in correct system usage and procurement processes
• Analyze procurement data including spend, pricing trends, supplier comparisons, and usage patterns
• Share insights and recommendations with global procurement leadership to support strategic decision-making

Mobilization & New Site Support
• Lead procurement planning and execution for new site openings and client transitions
• Establish vendor networks, distribution channels, and supply agreements in new…