Job Information
Flynn Restaurant Group Procurement Manager - Maintenance and Repair in INDEPENDENCE, Ohio
Position Description
The Procurement Manager position focuses on Restaurant Maintenance & Repair (M&R) and is responsible for sourcing, category management and tactical purchasing activities across multiple areas of spend in collaboration with operations and cross-functional team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify & Realize Cost-improvement Opportunities
Develop and execute purchasing strategies for goods and services by conducting opportunity assessments, benchmarking, cost modeling and root cause analysis
Build & Manage Relationships
Manage vendor relationships to maximize value and mitigate risk to the business
Build, maintain and grow effective relationships across the enterprise
Elevate Team & Organizational Effectiveness
Act as a business partner in support of strengthening market-level & Support Center operations
Leverage a continuous improvement focus to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement team
Desired Skills
Creative critical thinker with advanced problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities
Demonstrable analytical ability with a sharp eye for numerical detail and ability to understand and discuss potential financial outcomes
Results-oriented, “hands-on” individual with a high attention to detail
Able to influence outcomes, without direct authority, building a high-level of credibility in the process
Effective communication skills and experience partnering with various levels of the organization
Openness to change, resilience and comfort with ambiguity in a high-energy, fast paced industry.
Experience & Education
5-7 years general procurement experience with 3-5 years directly managing Facilities and/or Construction categories
3-5 years contract management experience
Restaurant and/or foodservice experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
Professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. CRFP, CPSM, APICS)
Project management skills desired
Highly proficient in Office 365 environment, SAP experience a plus
Why Work for Flynn?
Flynn Restaurant Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
Medical / Dental / Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short and Long Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
PC/Laptop Assistances
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On site Café
FUN Work Environment!
The Flynn Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer