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Position: Purchasing Manager

Location: Camarillo, CA

Our Blend

The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf is one of the world's largest independent and privately-owned specialtycoffee and tea retailers. In 1963 we opened our very first store, and today wehave over 1100 cafes in 21 countries.

The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf is on an inspiring journey to become the world's coffee and tea brand. Weare united by our passion for connecting people through the daily rituals ofcoffee and tea-viewing every cup as an opportunity to impact someone's day.

Our Brew Crew is a diverseteam of hard-working optimists with a passion for learning about our craft, thepeople we serve, and the world around us. We offer the tools, the environment,and the support for you to make your unique contribution and grow as a person.

Passion is contagious, andwe've got a serious case of it. If youare just as passionate as we are, come join our Brew Crew!

Brew Crew Opportunity

The Purchasing Manager - Supply Chain (SC) will beresponsible for supply chain initiatives that shape the organization andsupport the company's strategic goals. This person will work effectively withina matrix organization, coordinating with Supply Chain Leadership andcross-functional leads to ensure resource availability and establish transitionplanning procedures to ensure success. The Purchasing Manager will collaborativelyidentify and execute Supply Chain initiatives that support the company andfranchise stores and primary warehouse location that support store operationsfor The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage assigned Supply Chain categoriessuch as Dairy, Ready To Eat & Drink products, Fresh Food, Bakery, Impulseand Merchandise. Support the global sourcing team as it relates to Packaging,Smallwares, Office Supplies, Must have inventory management experience withproducts that expire. Requires high attention to detail to ensure productordered will be used within shelf life to restrict write off exposure.
• Lead Supply Chain (SC) efforts insourcing and team strategies, supplier management, pricing strategies,negotiation and execution of agreements, business plans, pricing and costing ofcost of goods sold for ingredients and services, material program plans, andbidding/managing the end-to-end supply chain
• Identify risks and opportunities relatedto supply chain and associated contingency plans and mitigation strategies
• Deliver SC subject matter expertise inresponse to customer-focused marketing solution development and representingthe SC function to the Business
• Work closely with Marketing to deliverypromotional offerings.
• Assess and develop Supplier capabilitiesto create opportunities that align with R&D strategies
• Manage supplier relationships, businessreviews and supplier scorecards.
• Write SC proposal content formanagement, cost, and past performance volumes for categories that includepackaging, finished goods, supplies and retail merchandise
• Participate in strategy sessions as theprimary SC functional Advisor
• Identify, recommend, develop, andimplant tools and enhancements to SC systems and processes to improve SupplyChain efficiency, new product and item event management, and distributorperformance

YourIngredients

• Demonstrate knowledge of productcategories assigned and become a subject matter expert on all.
• Internal and External PresentationSkills - active listening is critical for this job function as is detailed andthorough communication with Cross Functional Partners and external businesspartners
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Ross, &Cadence inventory platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management,Business Management, or Finance
• 5+ years related experience preferablyin multiple aspects of Supply Chain or Program Management, or some portion inthe food service industry
• Experience with multi-unit, multi-state,multi-functional organization
• Food & Beverage and/or Retailexperience is highly preferred
• Ability to manage the delicate balance of prioritizing day-to-day shiftsin business as well as responding with urgency in emergencies

Performance& Rewards

At The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf, we embrace a high-performance culture that rewards and encourages ourvalues of teamwork, ownership, and respect for one another.

Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet, Accident, Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, EAP programs including Legal, ID Theft, and more
• Discounts on our Coffee and Tea
• Gym Discounts
• Mobile phone plan benefits
• Pay Range $80,000-$90,000 with eligibility for 10% bonus
• Observed Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

This position will be based in Camarillo, CA, with theneed to travel to our Downtown Los Angeles office occasionally. In addition, Monday-Thursdayare in-office days and Friday is a remote work day.

Our'FROTH' VALUES

Webelieve in thefundamental truthsthat guide us through ourdaily lives:

FRIENDLINESS - We go above and beyond in everything we do.Friendliness and customer-centricity are embedded in our culture.

RESPECT - We are inclusive and honor each other's values, opinions anddiversity.

OWNERSHIP - We take ownership and accountability for our individual, teamand business results, every day.

TEAMWORK - As a team, we collaborate, innovate, and leverage our diversestrengths to grow the business.

HONESTY - We live up to the highest levels of integrity by being truthfuland transparent with each other, the business, and ourselves.

At The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf, we are a global company committed to representing the neighborhoodswe serve. We welcome all to apply to our Brew Crew and we value the impact ofdiversity on our culture and in our work.

International Coffee & Tea, LLC dbaThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is fully committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the mostqualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion,sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability,citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected bystate or federal law. The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf expressly prohibits anyform of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any suchprotected status.

The CoffeeBean & Tea Leaf provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color,religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, maritalstatus, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicablefederal, state, and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and TheCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf so complies, with applicable state and local lawsgoverning non-discrimination in employment in every location in which theCompany has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment, including, but not limitedto, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers,leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are dedicated to providing awork environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employeesare treated with respect and dignity.