Procurement Manager - Food Warehouse

Position: Procurement Manager – Food Warehouse Salary: Negotiable Day Shift: 8am To 4pm* Work Week: Monday - Fridays GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB City Line is seeking a food service Procurement Manager.

Excellent salary and bonus opportunity along with full range of benefits comes with the position.

At City Line Distributors, we take pride in supplying quality products to many of the region’s most popular dining establishments.

Our USDA-certified onsite meat cutting room ensures that we deliver the finest fresh-cut meats, tailored to meet your specific needs.

Our experienced and friendly sales team is always ready to answer your questions and provide attentive, personalized service.

We offer access to the industry’s top products, helping your business thrive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As the Procurement Manager you would be responsible for all aspects of product procurement for City Line Food Distributor OpCo to include, managing procurement team performance as measured by fill rates, inventory levels, and turns, dead and obsolete inventory, margin and cost of goods, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) reduction or consolidation and supplier credits.

Serve as a liaison to field for support on procurement issues.

Directly responsible for managing several team members.

Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Supplier Management: Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure favorable conditions.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.

Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize purchasing decisions.

Ensure procurement activities support business growth and cost-saving objectives.

Inventory & Order Management: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure product availability.

Plan and manage purchased orders to prevent shortages or overstock.

Ensure timely delivery of products from suppliers.

Cost Control & Budgeting: Manage procurement budgets and optimize spending.

Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality.

Track and report on procurement expenditures and savings.

Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, food safety and quality standards.

Manage documentation related to procure and supplier compliance.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, logistics, sales, and finance departments to align procurement with business needs.

Communicate procurement plans and updates to internal stakeholders.

Data Analyst & Reporting: Use procurement software and tools to track purchase date, supplier performance, and market conditions.

Prepare regular reports and analysis for senior management.

Risk Management: - Identify risks in the supply chain and contingency plans.

Manage supplier disruptions and find alternative sourcing solutions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree of equivalent procurement experienceMinimum 10 years relevant experienceExcellent knowledge of statistics, data analysis, computing, and excellent math skillsProficiency in Word, Excel, Office, and OutlookStrong analytical skillsFood product knowledge is very helpfulAbility to work with minimal supervisionAbility to handle sole responsibility for product lines with 100% accuracy and commitment to customer serviceAbility to interact with colleagues and suppliers professionally with a quick response timeAbility to work under pressure BENEFITSMedical Dental VisionFree Life Insurance CoverageWeekly Pay ChecksDirect Deposit Paid Holidays Sick DaysVacation Days Employee Referral Bonus $500 401(k) Company Match 50%* - Automatic Enrollment - 1 Year Short Term Disability Plan - Eligible 1 Year of Employment.Free COVID ShotsFree Flu ShotFree Thanksgiving TurkeyEmployee Discounts