Purchasing Manager

Position: Purchasing Manager Our Blend:Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has become one of the world’s largest specialty coffee and tea retailers.  Today we have global presence with Cafés around the world and offices in California, Singapore, and Malaysia.   As we grow our brand, we are committed to maintaining our values, heritage, and passion for our products. We have always had a creative and caring spirit This energy embodied by our Team Members made us famous and beloved by our guests, first in Southern California and now around the world. We are a brand centered around passion. A passion for our premium products, our people, and our customers. 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 position we are brewing:The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is seeking a Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Manager - Supply Chain (SC) will be responsible for supply chain initiatives that shape the organization and support the company’s strategic goals. Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinate with Supply Chain Leadership and cross-functional leads to ensure resource availability and establish transition planning procedures to ensure success. 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. This role will be based in the Los Angeles office, but training will initially occur at the Camarillo, CA facility.What you will Measure and Blend:·       Manage assigned Supply Chain categories such as beverage (powders/syrups), Packaging, Smallwares, Office Supplies, Dairy and Ready to Eat & Drink products, Fresh Food, Bakery, Impulse and Merchandise. 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 of risks and opportunities related to supply chain and associated contingency plans and mitigation strategies ·       Delivering SC subject matter expertise in response to customer-focused marketing solution development and represent the SC function to the Business·       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 implement tools and enhancements to supply chain systems and processes to improve Supply Chain efficiency, new product and item event management, and distributor performance Your Ingredients: Able to demonstrate knowledge of product categories assigned and become a subject matter expert Exhibits critical active listening skills and communication skills with cross-functional and external business partners Can prioritize day-to-day shifts in business as well as respond with urgency in emergencies Strong knowledge of Excel, Ross, & Cadence inventory platforms Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Finance 5 -8 years related work experience preferably in multiple aspects of Supply Chain, Program Management, or some portion in the food service industry Perks:·       Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet, Accident, Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability ·       Discounts on our Coffee and Tea·       Pay Range: $85,000-$100,000·       Observed Holidays·       Vacation Pay ·       Sick Pay 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000