As an FF&E Sourcing Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that restaurants have the necessary furniture, fixtures, and equipment to operate efficiently. Your responsibilities will include sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement process for FF&E items.
**This is a hybrid role for a leading restaurant chain in the Nashville, TN area.**
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition while maintaining quality standards.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on factors such as quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing and service agreements.
- Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation within the supply chain.
- Coordinate with production planning and inventory control teams to maintain optimal levels of ingredients inventory, minimizing excess and shortages while maximizing inventory turnover.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that all FFE meet required specifications and standards, conducting supplier audits and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Stay informed about relevant regulations, certifications, and industry standards related to ingredient sourcing and procurement. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitor and analyze procurement costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to control expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders such as production, research and development, sales, and finance to align procurement activities with organizational goals and objectives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to ingredient supply, including but not limited to market volatility, supplier disruptions, and geopolitical factors.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of procurement activities, regularly reviewing performance and implementing improvements as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
- 6+ years of procurement and/or sourcing experience in a food services or restaurant environment.
- Detailed knowledge and experience with restaurant equipment and FF&E procurement.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making.
