Strategic Purchasing Leader - Supplier Relations & Cost Innovation

Little Caesars Pizza; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a procurement leader to negotiate and manage purchasing of products across the organization.

You will develop and execute actionable procurement strategies, establish strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and quality goals. In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier diversification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in food industry purchasing with exposure to purchasing of pre-portioned convenience/specialty foods and/or combined experience in quality assurance or distribution.
• In depth understanding of raw material commodity markets.
• Evidence of highly developed analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities and to effectively negotiate project requests and priorities to optimize resource utilization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including communicating technical data to a variety of audience.
• Highly motivated and efficient with demonstrated ability to drive measurable results.
• Evidence of interpersonal skills and influencing abilities to positively affect results of cross-functional and internal teams.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations, trade shows and industry events, and adhere to LCE travel policy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to maximize total value.
• Experience in purchasing of pre-portioned convenience/specialty foods, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that allow for successfully negotiating favorable pricing, terms and agreements with approved suppliers.
• Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, monitoring specific commodity market trends, developing technologies and supply/demand challenges.
• Serve as Little Caesar subject matter expert for assigned commodities/products to establish the most competitive cost position.
• Develop supplier performance strategies to maximize Little Caesar total value.
• Identify and source top-notch primary and secondary suppliers to meet current and future needs.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers, Little Caesars suppliers, and franchisees.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities with existing or new technologies for applications across product offerings.
• Interact with Little Caesars International purchasing to identify global sourcing and cost savings opportunities.
• Partner with Research & Development to ensure competitive advantage in the development of new products.
• Conduct routine audits of products and pricing.
• Participate in budgeting process for purchasing and supply chain management.
• Prepare and implement product/supplier contingency plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related

Job description

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a procurement leader to negotiate and manage purchasing of products across the organization.

You will develop and execute actionable procurement strategies, establish strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and quality goals. In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier diversification.