Director of Purchasing

Job Title: Director of Purchasing

Location: 624 Grassmere Park Drive, Ste. 30, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211

Employment Type: Full Time

Starting at $105000 per year - $130000 per year

What makes Captain D’s a great place to work?

It’s our people. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset.

We are committed to developing and empowering our people, providing a stable, safe and enjoyable work environment for everyone to achieve their greatest potential. And our culture proves it.

The Director of Purchasing will play an integral role in Supply Chain of the Captain D’s brand.

A person who fits the role will leverage their proven track record to lead and support the procurement and contract management for all supply chains. The role will also play a key part in having the best food, non-food products, and services that meet our specified quality and financial standards, resulting in direct and measurables contributions to sales and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Make recommendations which deliver the best balance of quality, price and service. Specific expertise in commodities and prepared foods.
• Maintain prices at or below market indices by controlling costs.
• Contribute to overall brand strategy, as well as packaging and product innovation.
• Ensure supplier capability and quality levels meet our standards.
• Accurately forecast cost and availability trends for planning, budgeting, negotiations and product management.
• Optimize production and inventory levels at manufacturers and distributors to ensure reliability and lowest total cost and avid costs for discontinued/obsolete inventory.
• Develop effective product solutions for new menu items by working collaboratively with the R&D and Marketing departments on product sourcing and innovation and negotiating and managing new menu item introduction with our suppliers.
• Improve product effectiveness and efficiency on a continuing basis by developing additional sources and improved product, packaging and distribution solutions collaboratively with other departments.
• Implement new products keeping all stakeholders informed while managing all steps within the process (supplier approval, item set-up, inventory, communications).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, Communications, or equivalent required.
• CRM/Loyalty Program experience preferred.
• Strong copy writing skills tailored towards digital marketing and communication.
• Photography, graphic design skills highly preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational and deadline driven skills.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant purchasing or related.
• Working with internal cross- functional as well as external creative teams and agency partners.
• Procuring/Resourcing new products and vendors; negotiating pricing and supply chain and maintaining strong relationships.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is a Supply Chain expert.
• Is experienced in content development, internal communications, and proficiency in all social networks.
• Has a strong understanding and knowledge of purchasing principles and practices, purchasing law and contracting terms.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make contracting recommendations based on sound judgment, problem solving, and financial analysis,
• Proficient in Microsoft Software, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to create reporting and spreadsheets using excel.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, cross-collaboration, and team skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• A collaborative team culture that values diversity, innovation, and open communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly bonus potential

Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday

Work Location:

• Hybrid schedule (if in Nashville), Relocation Assistance, Remote

Location: Grassmere Park, Nashville, Tennessee

We are looking forward to adding you as the newest member of our family.

Captain D's is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.