Purchasing Manager

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the world’s largest independent and privately-owned specialty coffee and tea retailers. In 1963 we opened our very first store, and today we have over 1100 cafes in 21 countries.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is on an inspiring journey to become the world’s coffee and tea brand. We are united by our passion for connecting people through the daily rituals of coffee and tea—viewing every cup as an opportunity to impact someone’s day.

Our Brew Crew is a diverse team of hard-working optimists with a passion for learning about our craft, the people we serve, and the world around us. We offer the tools, the environment, and the support for you to make your unique contribution and grow as a person.

Passion is contagious, and we’ve got a serious case of it. If you are just as passionate as we are, come join our Brew Crew!

The Purchasing Manager - Supply Chain (SC) will be responsible for supply chain initiatives that shape the organization and support the company’s strategic goals. This person will work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with Supply Chain Leadership and cross-functional leads to ensure resource availability and establish transition planning procedures to ensure success. The Purchasing Manager will collaboratively identify and execute Supply Chain initiatives that support the company and franchise stores and primary warehouse location that support store operations for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage assigned Supply Chain categories such as Dairy, Ready To Eat & Drink products, Fresh Food, Bakery, Impulse and Merchandise. Support the global sourcing team as it relates to Packaging, Smallwares, Office Supplies, Must have inventory management experience with products that expire. Requires high attention to detail to ensure product ordered will be used within shelf life to restrict write off exposure.
• Lead Supply Chain (SC) efforts in sourcing and team strategies, supplier management, pricing strategies, negotiation and execution of agreements, business plans, pricing and costing of cost of goods sold for ingredients and services, material program plans, and bidding/managing the end-to-end supply chain
• Identify risks and opportunities related to supply chain and associated contingency plans and mitigation strategies
• Deliver SC subject matter expertise in response to customer-focused marketing solution development and representing the SC function to the Business
• Work closely with Marketing to delivery promotional offerings.
• Assess and develop Supplier capabilities to create opportunities that align with R&D strategies
• Manage supplier relationships, business reviews and supplier scorecards.
• Write SC proposal content for management, cost, and past performance volumes for categories that include packaging, finished goods, supplies and retail merchandise
• Participate in strategy sessions as the primary SC functional Advisor
• Identify, recommend, develop, and implant tools and enhancements to SC systems and processes to improve Supply Chain efficiency, new product and item event management, and distributor performance
• Demonstrate knowledge of product categories assigned and become a subject matter expert on all
• Internal and External Presentation Skills – active listening is critical for this job function as is detailed and thorough communication with Cross Functional Partners and external business partners
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Ross, & Cadence inventory platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Finance
• 5+ years related experience preferably in multiple aspects of Supply Chain or Program Management, or some portion in the food service industry
• Experience with multi-unit, multi-state, multi-functional organization
• Food & Beverage and/or Retail experience is highly preferred
• Ability to manage the delicate balance of prioritizing day-to-day shifts in business as well as responding with urgency in emergencies

Performance & Rewards

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we embrace a high-performance culture that rewards and encourages our values of teamwork, ownership, and respect for one…