Procurement Manager

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Compensation: $128,000 - $138,000 annual salary The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

Location: Corporate Office - Arcadia, California - Hybrid

About Us: Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or steamed soup dumplings, each made by hand with our "Golden Ratio" of 18 folds. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization, and service, and currently has over 170 locations worldwide, including 13 US locations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.

Benefits and Perks:

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through BenefitHub

Employee Meal Discounts

Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within.

About the Role: The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively support functional partners to maximize the value they receive from suppliers. Lead centralized direct and indirect sourcing for all categories with an emphasis on produce and proteins. This position executes strategic partnerships with raw material sources and manufacturers to foster long-term relationships to support a dramatically growing business.

A successful Procurement Manager will demonstrate attention to detail, a dynamic personality, a sense of urgency, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, critical thinking, and strong negotiating skills to drive long-term value proposition. This person will report to the Sr. Manager, Procurement.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage purchasing program for all categories including food, paper/disposables, chemicals, beverages, smallwares, and equipment

Negotiate, benchmark, and conduct RFPs to secure competitive pricing

Discover and on-board profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships

Partner closely with internal manufacturing facilities to identify synergies and sourcing efficiencies

Oversee the details for product, supplier, and menu changes

Establish buying and inventory management processes with Suppliers and Distributors.

Communicate, track, and summarize product recalls/withdrawals

Liaison between operations and Suppliers around quality and service issues

Maintain proactive cross-functional communication to support operations teams.

Manage price changes and conduct price verification with external partners

Identify trends and forecasts to support volume swings due to new items or seasonality

Create quality controls to ensure manufacturers adhere to the company's product specifications

Create contingency plans to avoid supply interruption across the system

Remain updated with industry trends, commodity changes, and sourcing best practices

Key Competencies for the Procurement Manager: Builds Effective Teams, Values Differences, Decision Quality, Develops Talent, Plans and Aligns

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5-7 years of Food Service experience in Purchasing, Distribution or Supply Chain Management within the food service, restaurant or hospitality industry

Computer knowledge required (Microsoft Office)

2-4 years' experience with distributors in food & beverage industry

Talent in negotiations and networking

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize and plan effectively

Alert to needs of the organization, team members, and guests

Must be able to work independently and/or part of a team

High energy with a positive, servant leadership attitude

Unwavering commitment to our Mission and Values

Project management experience, preferred

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.