Job Location : West Haven,CT, USA
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.Risk Management
- Identify risks in the supply chain and contingency plans. Manage supplier disruptions and find alternative sourcing solutions as needed.QUALIFICATIONS
BENEFITS