Non-Foods Purchasing Manager - Smoothie King

Overview:

If you’re looking for a purpose and not just a job, join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion!

 

We're not just the pioneers of the nutritional smoothie; we're the champions of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. With over 1300 stores and counting, we’ve grown to become the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients, and blend with a purpose.

 

At Smoothie King, we're serious about our clean ingredients and passionate about our guests' health and wellness journeys—but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have a good time. Here, you'll find work that's equal parts challenging and rewarding, all within a culture that's as amazing as our smoothies. We're committed to continuous improvement, achieving our goals, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive.

General Overview:

The Non-Foods Purchasing Manager will be responsible for achieving, improving, and exceeding targeted customer service levels within the authorized service suppliers and Franchisee System. This role will coordinate, organize, and oversee all store services contracted for company stores while also contract and manage the non-foods purchases.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with non-foods suppliers, Franchisees, Corporate Stores, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of the correct goods and services to support Smoothie King operations.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while fostering a culture of long-term savings in procurement and logistics, without compromising quality or supply assurance.
• Manage packaging suppliers to ensure the highest quality at the best possible price.
• Provide daily support on procurement and logistics systems, policies, and processes for business units and corporate staff involved in purchasing.
• Plan and coordinate the domestic supply chain to support current U.S. operations and expansion into new regions through effective supplier management.
• Lead aggressive implementation plans and schedules, integrating sourcing solutions.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-functional challenges.
• Proactively report product or services availability issues.
• Ensure accurate documentation and contract management for all products and services, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a key contact for field teams and internal departments, addressing questions, directing requests, and supporting department projects.
• Oversee the national launch of products or services, ensuring Franchisee awareness, inventory levels, and launch date compliance.
• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to identify areas of opportunity for improvement and growth.
• Maximize store profitability by monitoring suppliers closely to identify and prevent profit leaks.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested.

Major Responsibilities / Specific Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships with internal and external partners, at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects accurately and efficiently.
• Strong sense of urgency and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Advanced communication skills including oral, written, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Maintains composure while working with a sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to changing priorities, and manage competing demands.
• Solid understanding of food and beverage distribution processes.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Smoothie King.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience with supply chain / purchasing with relevant food and beverage experience.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced competency with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Experience supporting multiple individuals at multiple levels required.
• Personal passion for health and fitness is a plus.

What We Offer:

Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with an upbeat atmosphere and great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free smoothies, flexible work schedules, office lunches and parties, monthly fitness challenges, free gym access, and more fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work.

 

Our Mission

Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

 

Our Vision

To be an integral part of every health and fitness journey.

 

Our Values

We: Do the Right Thing

We: Are Better Together

We: Live the Mission

We: Keep Evolving

We: Focus and Finish

 

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At Smoothie King, when we say inspire people, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our organization, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which includes “We Are Better Together” and “We Do the Right Thing”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Smoothie King, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-8900 and direct assistance will be provided.