Product Sourcing & Vendor Negotiator ***REMOTE*** CPG

Benefits:
?? 401(k)
?? 401(k) matching
?? Competitive salary
?? Dental insurance
?? Employee discounts
?? Flexible schedule
?? Health insurance
?? Paid time off
?? Vision insurance
?? Wellness resources

Job Title: PRODUCT SOURCING & VENDOR NEGOTIATOR

Department: Supply Chain

Position Reports to: SVP of Supply Chain

Employment: W2 Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Location: REMOTE, FL preferred. May consider candidates outside of Florida in select states

You're here! This can only mean one thing; you want to add a bit of SPICE to your life! At The Spice & Tea Exchange??, our mission is to Create and Share the Experience of a More Flavorful Life. Are you the best at what you do and want to love where you work? We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate CPG Product Sourcing & Vendor Negotiator to help us bring our mission to life every day with our vendors, guests, franchise owners, and our team members. If this sounds like you, come grab a seat at our table! Apply now, and let your culinary imagination run wild with us!

Objective:

The Product Sourcing & Vendor Negotiator represents the organization to our vendors. This position is an integral position within our Supply Chain team, responsible for actively negotiating, managing our vendor relationships, analyzing performance, quality, and compliance metrics, as well as, identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: ?? Point of contact for vendors, acting Vendor Relationship Manager. ?? Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers across products (CPG Consumables and Accessories), services, and supplies. ?? Vendor scorecards, assessing performance and quality controls. ?? Vendor compliance management, aligning company standards. ?? Manage and resolve supplier escalations, issues, and concerns. ?? Manage all aspects of pricing and margin expectations. ?? Maintain a pulse on the vendor landscape, sourcing qualified suppliers, and identifying alternate sources to manage business risk. ?? Outline sourcing strategies by category in collaboration with the appropriate internal stakeholders. ?? Identify opportunities to optimize our vendor relations and/or continuous improvement opportunities. ?? Conduct market studies to identify alternate vendors, understand market trends that could influence supply chain management practices. ?? Manage and evolve the Vendor Management Program based on industry leading practices.

Knowledge and Job Requirements: ?? Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar, preferred. ?? Minimum 5 years experience with a combination of Purchasing, Sourcing, Negotiating, RFQ process, and Vendor Management. ?? Experience sourcing CPG such as accessories (required) and consumables (preferred). ?? Supply Chain experience, required. ?? Advanced negotiation skills, required. ?? Microsoft Office experience, including Excel proficiency, required. ?? Excellent analytical skills with follow through and proactive approach. ?? Proficient planning and organizational skills. ?? Proficient critical/creative thinking and problem solving. ?? Excellent people skills. ?? Excellent verbal and written communication, strong business acumen. ?? Detail-oriented; ability to coordinate multiple tasks, meet scheduled deadlines. ?? Thrive independently and as a team leader. ?? Ability to travel as needed to St. Augustine, FL and other locations as needed.

Physical Requirements to perform the essential functions of this job:
?? Utilize hands and fingers to perform job duties, which may include operating machinery, handling of material, or typing.
?? Physical mobility within both a warehouse and office environment.
?? Ability to move up to 30 lbs. throughout the office and warehouse.
?? Capacity for visual acuity to monitor processes, examine materials, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
?? Ability to visually verify color and substance.
?? Communicate in English utilizing both written and oral methods including the use of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with team members, clients, customers, and the ability to engage in verbal discussions and listen attentively.
?? Perform various physical tasks that may require standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching and maneuvering within the workspace.
?? Consistently work around spices; must not be sensitive to various scents and aromas.

Core Values:
?? Commitment; passionate communicator, relationship builder, open minded.
?? Innovation; continuous industry awareness and development.
?? Procurement awareness, networking.
?? Adaptable and resourceful.
?? Passionate; thrives on negotiating.
?? Determination, results driven.
?? Proactive; bias for action.
?? Accountability; natural project manager.
?? Enthusiastic about food and beverage.
?? Teamwork; team-oriented and eager to grow within the company.

Spicy Perks:
?? Hybrid Work: (Requirement: must work in office a minimum of 3 days per week).
?? Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
?? 401k plan + company match.
?? Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
?? 100%, Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
?? Paid time off (PTO) during first year, following 90 days of employment.
?? Performance based bonus(s).
?? 7 Paid Holidays.
?? Employee product discounts.
?? Quarterly "Create & Share," free product gifts.
?? Annual "Holiday Bucks" with access to select personalized gifts for yourself or loved ones over the Holidays.
?? Paid weekly.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Spice & Tea Exchange?? provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note that while we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodations, such accommodations may not alter the fundamental requirements of the job or the ability to perform essential functions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting your needs within the scope of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug Free Workplace:
The Spice & Tea Exchange?? is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The company policy states, all applicants must complete a drug screening test if accepting an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon a negative drug screening test result.

This is a remote position.

We create and share the experience every day! Life is better lived with a little spice

The Spice & Tea Exchange ?? was founded in 2008, by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop in St. Augustine, Florida, has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor, passionate franchise owners, and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do, and our team is a close-knit family you'd enjoy sitting with around the dinner table.

"Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life," is the mission and cornerstone of our business, in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange?? we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table! Our employees define experience as all the events of our lives that shape who we are, taking you out of the everyday task list and putting you into a place that takes you to a different state of mind, making memories that are not forgotten, and trying things for the first time! The employee experience is something we do not take with a grain of salt.

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