In-N-Out

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager based in our Chino, CA warehouse. The Category Manager reports to the Department Head – Procurement and proactively manages and supports the raw material supply base to meet/exceed In-N-Out Burger's service, quality, cost, inventory, growth, and innovation requirements.  This role is also responsible for strategic sourcing, supply risk mitigation, supplier relationship management, and cost management.  

General Responsibilities

• Partner with key functional leaders and stakeholders to deliver best-in-class service, quality, cost, and inventory performance.  
• Conduct business reviews with key stakeholders to monitor progress against key goals/priorities, identify issues and opportunities, and understand category trends.
• Support the development and implementation of supply risk mitigation strategies for key raw materials; lead complex cross-functional assessments to identify and prioritize supply risk mitigation activities.  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to qualify new suppliers and raw materials to reduce supply risk; lead and support large-scale bid events and negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies that deliver against overall requirements at the best value; partner with cross-functional teams to expand supplier network (i.e. identify potential suppliers, assess capability, strengthen supply chain, negotiate pricing, execute contracts, etc.)
• Develop and foster highly engaged supplier and 3^rd party partners that provide a competitive advantage; conduct supplier segmentation assessment (i.e. Strategic, Collaborative, and Transactional) and develop strategies to drive improved value with suppliers in each segment.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify, assess, prioritize, and execute cost reduction initiatives.  
• Leverage market/commodity insights, inflation mitigation techniques, escalation/de-escalation clauses, etc. to forecast costs and secure market competitive pricing; provide regular updates on cost inflation by category.
• Support people planning activities including talent/capability assessments, succession planning, etc.  
• Coach and mentor team members to promote learning/growth and support career goals including overseeing new employee onboarding; foster and promote a positive work environment where employees are deeply engaged and committed.
• Generate and monitor performance reports that track and analyze supplier performance metrics on a regular cadence (i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.); collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities.  

Work Schedule + Benefits

• Full-time, Exempt
• Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
• Overtime as necessary
• Occasional travel for visits to suppliers and In-N-Out Burger Warehouses, which may include nights & weekends (10-15% of the time) 
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance
• Pay Range is $140,000 - $180,000 annually 
  The above represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a field such as Supply Chain Management, Finance or related, required 
• 10+ years' experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain role, preferably in the restaurant industry is required
• 5+ years' experience with strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracts, etc.; required
• 5+ years' experience in food manufacturing/restaurant industry; preferred 
• Previous experience with purchasing fresh produce and dry goods (i.e. paper products, plastics, janitorial supplies, etc.); preferred
• One or more of the following certifications is preferred:  Procurement or Purchasing Professional, Supply Chain Professional, Lean or Six Sigma 
• Proficient in MS Office, with intermediate skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required    
• Proven ability to network and build relationships; ability to interact with all levels of management 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and be a highly motivated self-starter
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while remaining organized, efficient and flexible 
• Experience in leading a team, providing a path for career development, and the desire and ability to provide direct reports with training and tools to grow and succeed 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising discretion and good judgment 
• Valid California Driver's License required
• Willingness to travel as needed (10-15%)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds