Director of K-12 Procurement

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Buyers Edge Platform

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501 - 1000 employees

💰 $425M Private Equity Round on 2024-04

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power, and collaborative partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over two dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $60 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

📋 Description

• Negotiating supplier agreements that deliver value to CoolSchool Prime Customers • Utilize product knowledge to ensure competitive pricing and contracts from suppliers • Develop and execute procurement and category strategies across K-12 categories • Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms, competitive pricing, and promotional opportunities • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors including quarterly business reviews • Oversee financial planning for procurement categories, including annual budgets, forecasts, and margin targets • Manage category performance by analyzing sales, margin, and inventory KPIs, and take action to optimize assortment and profitability • Direct assortment planning and product lifecycle management to align offerings with customer needs • Collaborate with operations and marketing on product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns • Monitor market insights, competitor strategies, and consumer behavior to identify category growth opportunities • Represent the company at industry trade shows, supplier meetings, and business reviews • Analyze manufacturer exclusions and work to eliminate short pays and takebacks where possible • Have knowledge of and use of all company systems, tools, and technology: Salesforce, Data Manager, Microsoft TEAMS

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience • Knowledge of the foodservice industry is required • College degree or relevant experience required • Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO’s) is required • Intermediate Excel skills • Stellar communication skills – both written and verbal • Strong management skills with experience to motivate teams and inspire ideas • Negotiation skills - Persuasion, convincing stakeholders, cross-collaboration, consensus-building • Ability to think outside the box and challenge ideas • Strong problem-solving skills • High level of prioritization with ability to manage multiple priorities • Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills • Ability to understand and interpret data • At least 5% travel is required for this position.

🏖️ Benefits

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match. • Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay. • Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.