Sourcing & Procurement Analyst, Indirect Spend - Dallas, United States - Salad and Go

Description

This position requires working onsite at our office in Dallas, TX 4-5 days per week. Qualified applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Salad and Go is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission

to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL .

Recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef are prepared in our own central kitchens, delivered directly to our stores where our team members prepare made to order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos for our guests.

Our food is offered at a price point that ensures accessibility:
everyone deserves a delicious meal.

Focused on a simple, convenient drive-thru only model, Salad and Go operates in more than 130 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly into new states.

As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives and fosters a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members.

Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all.
The

Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

is responsible for all activities associated with supplier partner management and the procurement of direct and indirect goods as they relate to Salad and Go production and store needs.

Individual tasks include building long term supplier relationships, price negotiations, cost savings initiatives, and ensuring uninterrupted supply in alignment with Salad and Go policies.

As the Sourcing & Procurement Analyst, you will:
Purchase produce, other food, ingredients, and products from approved suppliers to meet forecasted demand and production schedules, maintaining appropriate levels of inventory to support Salad and Go's aggressive growth plan
Develops relationships with suppliers that are mutually beneficial, assuring supply, quality and competitive pricing
Partner with the Procurement, Warehouse, Quality and Production teams to ensure on-time, in-full fulfillment that meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards
Monitor commodity markets for supply and price disruption, to assess risk and determine critical sourcing and pricing opportunities
Place purchase orders as needed, following the PO process through to receipt and closure of the PO
Identify opportunities for efficiencies with an eye toward continuous improvement along the procure to pay process
Partner with other Sourcing and Purchasing Analysts and Production to ensure adequate supply of quality product is on hand and available to meet production demand for normal business, new stores and promotions
Partner with Culinary, Production and FSQA, ensuring high quality and adherence to all food safety regulations on all food purchases and food contact purchases

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain, improve inventory management practices and enhance operational efficiency out our stores, central kitchens, and broadline distribution.

Analyze and develop min/max levels for items, working to maintain determined levels
Assist in other day-to-day functions and special projects as required/assigned
Categories may include proteins, beverage, packaging, produce, dairy, spices, and oils, etc.
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in the procurement of commodities and/or direct/indirect category for a restaurant chain or food production company
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
Display intellectual curiosity. Be a critical thinker and self-starter, holding yourself and others accountable
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Inventory management and negotiation experience a plus
Have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook), ERP (SAP ByDesign or similar) and WMS (Cool Earth / Whistle or similar) systems
Lead with compassion and integrity
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.
Benefits
Competitive pay + bonus potential
Open PTO Program
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Growth potential with a fast-growing company
Complimentary Salad and Go food

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Salad and Go will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Salad and Go is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Agencies:
We are not utilizing external 3rd party recruitment agencies for this search. Should those needs change, we will seek your assistance directly.

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