Director, Protein Procurement — Remote/Hybrid

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.; Rochester (MN); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is seeking a Director of Procurement – Protein Commodities to lead protein purchasing, contract management, and cost optimization. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and price while guiding sourcing strategies and vendor relationships across pork, chicken, dairy, and beef.

Remote or hybrid work options are available depending on experience. The ideal candidate will forecast market conditions, manage audits of pricing, and collaborate with culinary and operations teams to

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of progressive purchasing or pricing experience.
• Experience with protein suppliers, processors, or production facilities.
• Strong negotiation, pricing analysis, and category management skills.

Mansioni

• Negotiate purchases for protein items with emphasis on pork, chicken, and dairy; back-up for beef procurement.
• Analyze markets to forecast needs, product availability, and COGS.
• Review specifications and approve issuing and awarding business.
• Monitor inventories and procure spot products when advantageous.
• Develop procedures to ensure quality while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with Food Safety and cross-functional partners on cost improvements.
• Prepare reports on market conditions, costs, and forecasts.

Conoscenze

Protein procurement

Vendor management

Forecasting

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, or related

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is seeking a Director of Procurement – Protein Commodities to lead protein purchasing, contract management, and cost optimization. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and price while guiding sourcing strategies and vendor relationships across pork, chicken, dairy, and beef.

Remote or hybrid work options are available depending on experience. The ideal candidate will forecast market conditions, manage audits of pricing, and collaborate with culinary and operations teams to