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Panda Restaurant Group · 1 day ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$161K/yr - $226K/yr

10+ years exp

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, with a mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing who will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading a supply chain management team to optimize procurement and logistics.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Owns, leads, and oversees the development and execution of sourcing strategy using the 10-step strategic sourcing process for assigned products and categories in support of its business strategy and plan. Identifies suppliers and arranges optimal contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability over the term of the contract. Interacts with the highest level of executives at supplier companies. Advises senior leadership on the availability of specific products and pricing., pre-qualifying new suppliers and facilities in terms of price, capacity, safety, and quality. Ensures costs are within budget

Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment to develop sourcing strategies. Responsible for the design and execution of the five-year supply chain strategic plan, anticipating business requirements. The plan includes identifying supplier sources, their purchasing capacity, and any industry and regulatory issues. Informs the SVP and senior leadership on industry insights, such as tariffs, import/export limitations, government regulations, Act of God situations, mergers, acquisitions, personnel changes, new item introduction, etc

Recruits, selects, and develops an effective SCM team. Provides leadership, coaching and development to the team to meet the department’s people planning and development goals

Develops and ensures business review sessions are conducted with suppliers in order to inform and align on business strategies for managed products. Identifies cost saving initiatives and negotiates terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value

Establishes and maintains a strong professional relationship between business partners and the company to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Communicates with partners concerning all aspects of the partnership, including PRG philosophy and growth plans, and aligns partners with Panda to support our growth. Evaluates the effectiveness and fitness of business partners to determine our procurement strategy

Leads or supports cross-functional projects with other departments related to product specifications and service scope of work, quality inquiries, product recall, sourcing and testing new products and services, and phasing in products within distribution

Supports global sourcing of products for both domestic and international operations as needed

Tracks commodities markets on prices and supply and determines strategy and direction for optimal procurement and logistics program

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiationBusiness StrategyMarket AnalysisLeadershipTeam DevelopmentFood Handler's CardCommunicationProblem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent field required

Minimum ten years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in a multi-unit food service and/or manufacturing organization

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Hybrid remote schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Company

Panda Restaurant Group

Glassdoor3.6

Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.

Founded in 1973

Rosemead, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pandarg.com

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