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VENDOR & SOURCING MANAGER **HYBRID** Hybrid - US

VENDOR & SOURCING MANAGER **HYBRID**

Full Time • Hybrid - US
Job Title: Vendor & Sourcing Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: SVP of Supply Chain
Employment: W2 Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt 
Location: Hybrid. (St. Augustine, FL Distribution Center; 3 days per week. Remote; 2 days per week). Distribution Center will be relocating to Palm Coast, FL.


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 Vendor & Sourcing Manager 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 Vendor & Sourcing Manager represents the organization to our vendors. This position is an integral position within our Supply Chain team, responsible for actively managing our vendor relationships, analyzing performance, quality, and compliance metrics, as well as, identifying continuous improvement opportunities. The Spice & Tea Exchange® is centralizing vendor management functions, requiring the Vendor & Sourcing Manager to effectively collaborate with internal business partners to decipher and represent business needs, provide advisement on business risks, contracts, compliance, and all other related aspects of vendor management. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 
  • Sole point of contact for vendors, acting Vendor Relationship Manager.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers across products, 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:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. 
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Vendor Management, preferably consumables, specifically within products and distribution. 
  • Sourcing experience, wholesale vendors & suppliers.
  • Supply Chain experience, required.
  • Advanced negotiation skills, required.
  • Microsoft Office experience, including advanced Excel skills, required.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • 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.
  • Flexible schedule, ability to work extended shifts, as needed.
Physical Requirements:
  • Physical mobility within both a warehouse and office environment.
  • Ability to move up to 30 lbs. throughout the office and warehouse. 
  • Ability to visually verify color and substance. 
  • 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.

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. 

Flexible work from home options available.





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Employee Benefits:

Health and Insurance Benefits
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Benefits
401(k) matching
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program (Support, Guidance, and Resources)
Paid Time Off