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Purchasing and R&D Specialist
Snooze Mothership
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $65000 - $85000 / Year
Purchasing and R&D Specialist
Snooze Mothership

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $65000 - $85000 / Year
Skills
procurement
Description

Our Snooze story

At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever you’re feeling at the moment, we’re always looking to turn your experience upside down and on its side. With every meal we serve, we’re dedicated to bettering both the communities we live in and the planet we live on. With over $1M given back to our communities, 96% clean and responsibly sourced ingredients on our menu, and diverting as much waste as we can from our landfills, you can start your day knowing you’re responsible for making the world a bit brighter. We are not just committed to our communities and our planet, we are equally committed to our people, or Snoozers as we call them! From the first step you take in our restaurants we are committed to creating a safe, warm, welcoming, and transformative employment experience that allows you to bring out your best each and every day! We are an eclectic group of people from all walks of life and ultimately, we know that the same goes for our people as it does for our pancakes: they are so much better with passion, purpose, and pride! Will you join us?

 

What does your role bring to the table?

At Snooze, food matters! The Purchasing and Research and Development (R&D) Specialist plays a vital role in allowing Snooze to continue to be an industry leader within the restaurant environment. By utilizing our Snooze Approved food sourcing standards this individual will assist in making critical food and beverage supplier decisions that align with our company's core values in sustainability and product quality. By being a champion of eggs and bacon this individual will ensure smooth restaurant operations by leading the systems and procurement processes necessary to deliver a great Guest Experience. The Purchasing & R&D Specialist will report directly to the Director of Purchasing and through their partnership they will drive critical key initiatives surrounding purchasing, sourcing, vendor relationships, restaurant management collaboration, and overall departmental functionality. This role will hold vital the belief that our community at large is inclusive of the many supplier relationships that help us deliver an unrivaled breakfast experience.

 

The Position specifics!

Taking on the role of the Purchasing & R&D Specialist isn’t just about bacon and pancakes. The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Oversee and execute daily administrative tasks within the purchasing department, including but not limited to managing out-of-stock items, inventory levels, special orders, and freight across broad-line distribution to minimize risk and identify opportunities.
  • Maintain contract management, renewals, monthly pricing audits, and financial analysis of impacts.
  • Manage quality assurance issues and resolution with vendors.
  • Maintain HACCP files and vendor compliance.
  • Maintain “Snooze Approved” to include vetting of suppliers, specification sheets, ingredient statements and caloric impact.
  • Maintain inventory platform to include new item setup and mapping, vendor setups, vendor integrations, SUPC’s, recipes, mapping, and more.
  • Act as the first point of contact for the restaurant management teams and field support for questions regarding inventory, orders, and purchasing.
  • Collaborate with the menu innovation and culinary team on all research and development, pilots, request of samples, SKU rationalization, LTO needs, availability of products, forecasting, costs and communication across all regions.
  • Support restaurant operations through various operational enhancements and product improvements.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Purchasing to meet all department goals.
  • Additional roles and responsibilities required to meet the company’s goals and priorities

The Bennie-Fits!

  • Competitive Annual Snooze Incentive Bonus Program
  • Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Accident Insurance Plans with employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Life insurance benefits
  • 401k/Roth 401k Plans
  • Snooze Work Hard, Play Hard Days (Unlimited Time off Program)
  • Five (5) paid sick days within a calendar year
  • Paid Holidays (Mothership Holiday Schedule), Birthday and Snooze Anniversary Date
  • Snooze Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursements
  • Snooze Meal Benefits for Yummy Snooze Food
  • Other benefits including field trips, community engagement, and personal and professional growth

 

Is this role the right fit for you?

  • An entrepreneurial spirit!
  • Strong functional kitchen and restaurant operations expertise
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills; development of presentation content and delivery in front of a mixed audience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Acts with the highest degree of integrity
  • Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
  • A positive and upbeat attitude - always
  • Ability to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading areas
  • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels at Snooze
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a project to provide deliverables within a specified timeframe
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize to manage a heavy workload
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to present solutions for organization and efficiency
  • Aptitude to quickly master new business environment
  • Strategic leadership skills, in addition to a hands-on approach to getting the job done
  • Extensive computer skills with high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to have fun, dance, and laugh under/during stressful situations (yes, seriously)

 

Let’s talk prerequisites! (Education, credentials, and experience)

  • 2+ years of procurement contract management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management experience
  • 2+ years food & beverage/hospitality industry experience (preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience in culinary arts or kitchen-specific positions (preferred)
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams
  • Strong MS Excel knowledge is required to perform complex calculations, merge data from multiple tables/sources, and scrub data
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Let’s get physical! (additional requirements)

  • Must have the stamina to work 45-55 hours per week
  • The travel required for this position is approximately 10% and you must be able to travel for up to 5 days at one time (air, car, bus, train, and weekend travel all required)
  • Home base is in Denver, CO at the Snooze Mothership (relocation available, remote work not available)

 

The Nitty Gritty Details

Denver area base salary range: $65,000-$85,000 per year

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Snooze salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Snooze’s total compensation package for employees.

 

At Snooze, we encourage Snoozers and Guests to show up as their true, authentic selves – because everyone has a seat at our table. We celebrate individuality and encourage our Snoozers to be their best selves every day. As a result, Snooze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, it is the policy of Snooze to recognize the essential rights of all applicants and Snoozers as individuals and to recruit, hire and promote the best qualified person to do a particular job without regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or other protected classes. Our only consideration in selecting a person for a job is the person’s ability to perform the job in question.

 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Snoozer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship!  This description is proprietary and confidential to Snooze HoldCo Inc.

Our Snooze story

At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever you’re feeling at the moment, we’re always looking to turn your experience upside down and on its side. With every meal we serve, we’re dedicated to bettering both the communities we live in and the planet we live on. With over $1M given back to our communities, 96% clean and responsibly sourced ingredients on our menu, and diverting as much waste as we can from our landfills, you can start your day knowing you’re responsible for making the world a bit brighter. We are not just committed to our communities and our planet, we are equally committed to our people, or Snoozers as we call them! From the first step you take in our restaurants we are committed to creating a safe, warm, welcoming, and transformative employment experience that allows you to bring out your best each and every day! We are an eclectic group of people from all walks of life and ultimately, we know that the same goes for our people as it does for our pancakes: they are so much better with passion, purpose, and pride! Will you join us?

 

What does your role bring to the table?

At Snooze, food matters! The Purchasing and Research and Development (R&D) Specialist plays a vital role in allowing Snooze to continue to be an industry leader within the restaurant environment. By utilizing our Snooze Approved food sourcing standards this individual will assist in making critical food and beverage supplier decisions that align with our company's core values in sustainability and product quality. By being a champion of eggs and bacon this individual will ensure smooth restaurant operations by leading the systems and procurement processes necessary to deliver a great Guest Experience. The Purchasing & R&D Specialist will report directly to the Director of Purchasing and through their partnership they will drive critical key initiatives surrounding purchasing, sourcing, vendor relationships, restaurant management collaboration, and overall departmental functionality. This role will hold vital the belief that our community at large is inclusive of the many supplier relationships that help us deliver an unrivaled breakfast experience.

 

The Position specifics!

Taking on the role of the Purchasing & R&D Specialist isn’t just about bacon and pancakes. The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Oversee and execute daily administrative tasks within the purchasing department, including but not limited to managing out-of-stock items, inventory levels, special orders, and freight across broad-line distribution to minimize risk and identify opportunities.
  • Maintain contract management, renewals, monthly pricing audits, and financial analysis of impacts.
  • Manage quality assurance issues and resolution with vendors.
  • Maintain HACCP files and vendor compliance.
  • Maintain “Snooze Approved” to include vetting of suppliers, specification sheets, ingredient statements and caloric impact.
  • Maintain inventory platform to include new item setup and mapping, vendor setups, vendor integrations, SUPC’s, recipes, mapping, and more.
  • Act as the first point of contact for the restaurant management teams and field support for questions regarding inventory, orders, and purchasing.
  • Collaborate with the menu innovation and culinary team on all research and development, pilots, request of samples, SKU rationalization, LTO needs, availability of products, forecasting, costs and communication across all regions.
  • Support restaurant operations through various operational enhancements and product improvements.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Purchasing to meet all department goals.
  • Additional roles and responsibilities required to meet the company’s goals and priorities

The Bennie-Fits!

  • Competitive Annual Snooze Incentive Bonus Program
  • Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Accident Insurance Plans with employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Life insurance benefits
  • 401k/Roth 401k Plans
  • Snooze Work Hard, Play Hard Days (Unlimited Time off Program)
  • Five (5) paid sick days within a calendar year
  • Paid Holidays (Mothership Holiday Schedule), Birthday and Snooze Anniversary Date
  • Snooze Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursements
  • Snooze Meal Benefits for Yummy Snooze Food
  • Other benefits including field trips, community engagement, and personal and professional growth

 

Is this role the right fit for you?

  • An entrepreneurial spirit!
  • Strong functional kitchen and restaurant operations expertise
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills; development of presentation content and delivery in front of a mixed audience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Acts with the highest degree of integrity
  • Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
  • A positive and upbeat attitude - always
  • Ability to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading areas
  • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels at Snooze
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a project to provide deliverables within a specified timeframe
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize to manage a heavy workload
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to present solutions for organization and efficiency
  • Aptitude to quickly master new business environment
  • Strategic leadership skills, in addition to a hands-on approach to getting the job done
  • Extensive computer skills with high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to have fun, dance, and laugh under/during stressful situations (yes, seriously)

 

Let’s talk prerequisites! (Education, credentials, and experience)

  • 2+ years of procurement contract management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management experience
  • 2+ years food & beverage/hospitality industry experience (preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience in culinary arts or kitchen-specific positions (preferred)
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams
  • Strong MS Excel knowledge is required to perform complex calculations, merge data from multiple tables/sources, and scrub data
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Let’s get physical! (additional requirements)

  • Must have the stamina to work 45-55 hours per week
  • The travel required for this position is approximately 10% and you must be able to travel for up to 5 days at one time (air, car, bus, train, and weekend travel all required)
  • Home base is in Denver, CO at the Snooze Mothership (relocation available, remote work not available)

 

The Nitty Gritty Details

Denver area base salary range: $65,000-$85,000 per year

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Snooze salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Snooze’s total compensation package for employees.

 

At Snooze, we encourage Snoozers and Guests to show up as their true, authentic selves – because everyone has a seat at our table. We celebrate individuality and encourage our Snoozers to be their best selves every day. As a result, Snooze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, it is the policy of Snooze to recognize the essential rights of all applicants and Snoozers as individuals and to recruit, hire and promote the best qualified person to do a particular job without regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or other protected classes. Our only consideration in selecting a person for a job is the person’s ability to perform the job in question.

 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Snoozer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship!  This description is proprietary and confidential to Snooze HoldCo Inc.