CHAGEE USA ยท 1 day ago
Equipment & MRO Sourcing Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expCHAGEE USA is a modern teahouse with a global presence, committed to bringing authentic tea culture to America. They are seeking an Equipment Commercialization Manager responsible for sourcing food service equipment, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role will play a crucial part in CHAGEE's expansion in the US market.
Retail
Responsibilities
Coordinate with HQ and Regional R&D teams and identify potential suppliers to pilot and test new food service equipment designs
Act as the commercialization lead to collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend equipment requirements and formulate procurement plans aligned with organizational objectives
Align procurement timelines with project execution schedules in close collaboration with construction and engineering stakeholders
Understand legal requirements of operating food service equipment in N.A., and coordinate with R&D teams and OEMs to obtain all relevant certifications and qualifications (i.e., UL/ETL, FCC and NSF)
Engage OEM or 3rd party service providers to develop feasible equipment service/support programs and networks
Continually evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with stakeholders to ensure balanced cost, availability, reliability, and efficiency in its standard equipment offering
Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract finalization
Negotiate complex commercial and contractual terms to reduce legal, operational, and financial risk
Track supplier performance and manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, cost-effectiveness, and quality standards
Act as a point of escalation for issue resolution with suppliers and internal customers
Develop strong networks of reliable suppliers, fostering relationships to ensure consistent product quality
Develop Key Performance Indicators to continuously measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.) and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Construction Management or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years or more relevant equipment experience in large supermarkets or food service outlets in Sourcing / Procurement / Maintenance / Engineering
Experience developing long range sourcing plans for food service equipment category to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal stakeholders' requirements
A strong understanding of engineering principles, particularly in areas relevant to food service equipment (e.g., thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science)
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
Strong familiarity with commercializing food services equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, food makers, coolers, heaters, fixtures, etc
Experience working with multi-national OEMs
Able to travel 25% of the time
Proficient in both written and spoken English
Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation and communication skills
Preferred
Ability to communicate in Chinese is an asset
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule for a balanced life
401K with company match to secure your future
Yearly bonus opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Exclusive discounts at our tea locations, theme parks, and gyms
Generous paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 7 federal holidays
Opportunities for continuous education and scholarships
Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
Bereavement leave for those difficult times
Company
CHAGEE USA
CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a Modern Teahouse with over 7,000 locations globally, focused on serving freshly handcrafted teas that captivate all five senses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase