Purchasing Manager

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Employee discounts on coffee/tea

Paid time off (vacation)

Sick leave

Job summary

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Supply Chain to lead cross-functional initiatives from Camarillo, CA, with occasional travel to Downtown Los Angeles. The role partners with Supply Chain Leadership and Marketing to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of multi-unit supply chain experience, and proficiency with Excel, Ross, and Cadence.

Qualifications

• Multi-unit, multi-state supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience in food & beverage or retail a plus.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supply chain categories (Dairy, Ready To Eat & Drink, Fresh Food, Bakery, Merchandise).
• Lead sourcing, supplier management, and cost analysis for ingredients and services.
• Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies for supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with Marketing on promotional offerings and product development support.
• Assess supplier capabilities and drive improvement initiatives.
• Write SC proposals including costs and past performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Finance

Tools

Excel

Ross

Cadence

Job description

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 another.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet, Accident, Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, EAP programs including Legal, ID Theft, and more
• Discounts on our Coffee and Tea
• Pay Range $80,000-$90,000 with eligibility for 10% bonus
• Observed Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

This position will be based in Camarillo, CA, with the need to travel to our Downtown Los Angeles office occasionally. In addition, Monday-Thursday are in-office days and Friday is a remote work day.

We believe in the fundamental truths that guide us through our daily lives:

• FRIENDLINESS - We go above and beyond in everything we do. Friendliness and customer-centricity are embedded in our culture.
• RESPECT - We are inclusive and honor each other’s values, opinions and diversity.
• OWNERSHIP - We take ownership and accountability for our individual, team and business results, every day.
• TEAMWORK - As a team, we collaborate, innovate, and leverage our diverse strengths to grow the business.
• HONESTY - We live up to the highest levels of integrity by being truthful and transparent with each other, the business, and ourselves.

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we are a global company committed to representing the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome all to apply to our Brew Crew and we value the impact of diversity on our culture and in our work.

International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected by state or federal law. The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf® expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protected status.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf® so complies, with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.