Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader

Restaurant Technologies; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services and drive company growth.

The position focuses on category strategies, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations including 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Experience developing and executing category management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement opportunities across spend categories.
• Evaluate market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier innovation initiatives that support product development, operational improvements, and competitive advantage.
• Oversee the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to support purchasing activities, inventory optimization, and production requirements.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiations

Supplier performance

Risk mitigation

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

4+ years alternative experience

Tools

ERP platforms

P2P systems

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Restaurant Technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services and drive company growth.

The position focuses on category strategies, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost reduction initiatives.