WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist, who is ready to jump in and hit the ground running. This role will be a part of a team that is building best-in-class ways of collaborating and communicating to reach successful goals and guarantee seamless results, while keeping up in a face paced, ever changing environment.

If you have a proven track record of helping build answers to problems where facts may require further investigation and a demonstrated ability to drive improvement and innovation, you are who we seek!

Responsibilities:

High level of attention to cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking and forecasting
Develop and execute purchasing strategies relating to product category
Form partnership relationships with existing and new suppliers
Assess, manage, and mitigate risks of supply outages
Setting, adjusting and managing of appropriate par levels
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Clearly communicate key information between suppliers, and internal stakeholders/departments
Follow up on all details surrounding vendor sourcing, onboarding, and ongoing strategic initiatives to ensure key dates and targets are met for products and services.
Manage/direct vendor inventories and work in process to ensure inventory is available and maintained to the optimum level to support on time new store openings.
Refines and develops improvement processes to simplify processes and reduce cost
Purchasing for Kava Bar locations, BBCO Brewery & Fulfillment center
Purchasing for New Openings/Fulfilling New Opening Orders
Purchasing/Sourcing Apparel, Merch, Branded Product, Glassware etc.
Review past data using MRP and establish inventory needs
Manage MRP - TOAST POS and Katana
Maximize workflow with computer applications
Ensure product remains high-quality
Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses.
Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality.
Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests.
Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts in ways that benefit the company.
Coordinating with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods and services.
Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping.
Innovative Thinking: Proven ability to connect ideas, events, and circumstances to find Commodity management solutions to business problems or goals
Applies flexible approach(es) to achieving Commodity management results in dynamic situations

Featured benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
PTO

REQUIREMENTS

Min 5 years of category management, procurement, or purchasing experience. Experience with restaurants/ food industry preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree / MBA / Technical degree preferred
CPM or CPSM preferred
Skilled in change adoption, change management, and resource assessment
Ability to work independently. Energetic and self-motivated
MUST be collaborative in ideas and approach in sourcing and working successfully as part of a team.
Experience influencing others to voluntarily adopt Commodity Management practices
MUST have strong analytical and financial skills
Strong oral and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Project, and Excel
MUST have MRP Software experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
MUST be well organized, task oriented and a critical thinker.
Proficiency with standard software tools like Windows and MS Office applications, MRP, POS, Google Workplace a must.
Proficiency with Shopify, Faire Wholesale, and Amazon, Desired.
MUST have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
Excellent customer service skills.
Leadership experience.
Resourcefulness, dependability, and proactiveness.

About Us

We are a health-conscious, alcohol-free, company that takes pride in being an active part in changing the world for good. We bring people together, create communities, and value each other and our planet. Kava Culture corporate and franchise locations focus on creating high quality, crafted cocktails, while our sister brand, Botanical Brewing, produces a wide range of alcohol-free euphoric teas, including kava, elixir, and other special botanicals. Our passion is creating herbal alternatives that taste great and make you feel even better. Our high vibes and focus on exemplary “customer experience” defines us and has made Kava Culture one of the fastest growing brands in the industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.