7-Eleven is Hiring Immediately: Commodity Manager | Fresh Foods
As the Commodity Manager, you will partner with the Fresh Food, Private Brands and Supply Chain leadership teams to deliver improved cost and service levels. You will drive improved spend and quality performance by sourcing suppliers as well as negotiating contract terms in the areas Fresh Food, Private Brands and Supply Chain. This will include negotiations, bidding, and the creation and approval of contracts.
*Candidate can work in either Enon, OH or Irving, TX*
Our benefits include:
- 401k plan
- Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances available
- Paid PTO Plans
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Source fresh food ingredients for menu assortment while managing to budget and maximizing spend via RFPs and contract/pricing negotiations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager certification a plus
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for designated categories.
- Implement vendor management and compliance programs including SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and pricing for products for fresh food products and ingredients.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and favorable terms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues that arise.
- Analyze market trends, assess supplier performance, and evaluate the impact of external factors on the procurement of products.
7-Eleven, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person