Purchasing Manager Job at Little Caesars, Detroit, MI

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  • Little Caesars
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact. Your Mission: In this role, you will negotiate and manage the purchasing of products for Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. This position is directly responsible to develop and execute actionable procurement strategies, establish and build strategic relationships with suppliers, proactively managing the supplier base, and reach targeted quality, cost-savings and profitability goals. You will take a broad leadership role by providing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and practical solutions. It will also be important for you to establish and maintain relationships that will result in mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers; continually monitor cost-saving opportunities and establish purchasing policies to meet long-term objectives. How You'll Make an Impact: 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. Who You Are: 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‑ported 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‑ported convenience/specialty foods, preferred. Where You'll Work: A state‑of‑the‑art building with a modern‑day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit. A colleague fitness center, work caf and an outdoor patio with grills. Over 60 different meeting spaces to help promote a collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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