The Buyer creates and supports US supply chain infrastructure, including researching new distributors and ingredient suppliers and manufacturers with precision and efficiency. Nurture relationships with distributor partners and vendors to accomplish win-win objectives. Oversee and execute successful activation of ingredients in weekly menu rotations. Responsible for special projects by taking ownership and driving projects to successful completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement efficient and cost-effective sourcing strategies tailored to the stores and regions.

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including finance, menu, regulatory, and US procurement to align supply chain strategies with business needs.

Build and manage win-win, long lasting vendor and supplier relationships.

Identify necessary manufacturers, oversee contracts and assist in negotiating and maintaining said contracts.

Monitor and manage supplier and distributor performance, evaluating key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Work with Demand Planning team in completing and submitting accurate forecasts to distributor partners.

Monitor market trends, technological advancements and industry best practices to identify opportunities for supply chain optimization and innovation.

Stay informed regarding regulatory changes, trade agreements and customs requirements that impact US and International supply chain operations.

Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology such as supply chain management software and data analytics to enhance visibility, traceability and decision-making across the supply chain.

Qualifications

College Degree or High School diploma and industry experience equivalent

5+ years foodservice distributor/food supply chain experience

Negotiation skills, Project management skills

Dependable, detail oriented, organized, impeccable follow through

Servesafe/Food Safety certification a plus

Additional Information

Benefits & Perks

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- 15 days PTO/year

- 10 paid holidays

- Paid parental leave

- Personal phone bill reimbursement

- Gym reimbursement

- Corporate DoorDash® DashPass membership

- Regular company and team activities

- 401k with competitive matching contribution plan

- Excellent opportunities for career growth

- Work in a hyper-growth company

Crumbl was founded in 2017 by Jason McGowan & Sawyer Hemsley in Logan, Utah. It is now the fastest-growing cookie company in the nation with over 1000 locations in the USA and Canada. Crumbl is powered by cutting-edge technology, iconic branding, delicious desserts, and passionate people.

Crumbl HQ and franchisees provide employment for over 26,000 people across the United States, and all of our franchises are owned and operated by independent members of the local community.

Crumbl’s 200+ unique cookie flavors rotate weekly and are served in our famous pink box!

Crumbl is an equal opportunity employer. Crumbl provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies: Crumbl HQ doesn't typically partner with 3rd party recruitment resources. If we require assistance on this search we will contact selected partners directly; we do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions.

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