Sourcing and Procurement Analyst, Indirect Spend

This position requires working onsite at our office in Dallas, TX 4-5 days per week. Qualified applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Salad and Go is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL. Recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef are prepared in our own central kitchens, delivered directly to our stores where our team members prepare made to order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos for our guests. Our food is offered at a price point that ensures accessibility: everyone deserves a delicious meal. Focused on a simple, convenient drive-thru only model, Salad and Go operates in more than 130 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly into new states. As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives and fosters a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members. Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all.

The Sourcing & Procurement Analyst is responsible for all activities associated with supplier partner management and the procurement of direct and indirect goods as they relate to Salad and Go production and store needs. Individual tasks include building long term supplier relationships, price negotiations, cost savings initiatives, and ensuring uninterrupted supply in alignment with Salad and Go policies.

As the Sourcing & Procurement Analyst, you will:

• Purchase produce, other food, ingredients, and products from approved suppliers to meet forecasted demand and production schedules, maintaining appropriate levels of inventory to support Salad and Go’s aggressive growth plan
• Develops relationships with suppliers that are mutually beneficial, assuring supply, quality and competitive pricing
• Partner with the Procurement, Warehouse, Quality and Production teams to ensure on-time, in-full fulfillment that meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards
• Monitor commodity markets for supply and price disruption, to assess risk and determine critical sourcing and pricing opportunities
• Place purchase orders as needed, following the PO process through to receipt and closure of the PO
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies with an eye toward continuous improvement along the procure to pay process
• Partner with other Sourcing and Purchasing Analysts and Production to ensure adequate supply of quality product is on hand and available to meet production demand for normal business, new stores and promotions
• Partner with Culinary, Production and FSQA, ensuring high quality and adherence to all food safety regulations on all food purchases and food contact purchases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain, improve inventory management practices and enhance operational efficiency out our stores, central kitchens, and broadline distribution.
• Analyze and develop min/max levels for items, working to maintain determined levels
• Assist in other day-to-day functions and special projects as required/assigned
• Categories may include proteins, beverage, packaging, produce, dairy, spices, and oils, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in the procurement of commodities and/or direct/indirect category for a restaurant chain or food production company
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
• Display intellectual curiosity. Be a critical thinker and self-starter, holding yourself and others accountable
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Inventory management and negotiation experience a plus
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook), ERP (SAP ByDesign or similar) and WMS (Cool Earth / Whistle or similar) systems
• Lead with compassion and integrity

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + bonus potential
• Open PTO Program
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth potential with a fast-growing company
• Complimentary Salad and Go food

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Salad and Go will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Salad and Go is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilizing external 3rd party recruitment agencies for this search. Should those needs change, we will seek your assistance directly.

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