Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services · 1 hour ago
Regional Procurement Manager
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYarzin-Sella is an international leader in high-end corporate dining, renowned for excellence and creativity in delivering exceptional food experiences. The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for designing, building, and leading the procurement function across multiple states, ensuring access to high-quality products at competitive costs while aligning with company-wide strategies and operational needs.
BrewingFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional procurement strategy aligned with culinary standards and business objectives
Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors who meet Yarzin-Sella's quality, sustainability, and service expectations
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with national and regional suppliers
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors, distributors, and specialty purveyors
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and manage accountability to service level agreements
Manage day-to-day supplier interactions including delivery issues, credits, billing discrepancies, and service follow-up
Drive food cost optimization while maintaining culinary quality and integrity
Analyze purchasing data to identify savings opportunities, pricing trends, and cost variances
Develop and manage procurement budgets across the region
Partner with culinary and operations leaders to align menu planning with cost targets
Establish controls and approval workflows to ensure purchasing compliance
Support commercial negotiations by preparing price comparisons, benchmarks, and market insights
Oversee supply chain logistics across multiple states, ensuring reliable and timely delivery to all sites
Manage distributor relationships and resolve supply disruptions with urgency
Implement inventory management best practices to minimize waste and optimize par levels
Monitor market conditions, commodity pricing, and supply risks; develop contingency plans accordingly
Ensure cold chain integrity and compliance with food safety standards throughout the supply chain
Anticipate and mitigate regional risks related to supply, quality, logistics, and pricing that could impact operations
Maintain accurate supplier catalogs, SKUs, pricing, and contracts within the procurement system
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and timely updates according to global standards
Support and guide internal users in correct system usage and procurement processes
Analyze procurement data including spend, pricing trends, supplier comparisons, and usage patterns
Share insights and recommendations with global procurement leadership to support strategic decision-making
Lead procurement planning and execution for new site openings and client transitions
Establish vendor networks, distribution channels, and supply agreements in new markets
Develop site-specific purchasing guides and startup inventory lists
Support equipment procurement and smallwares sourcing for mobilizations
Partner with culinary leadership to source specialty and local products for new menus
Serve as a strategic partner to Executive Chefs, Senior Operations Managers, and Site Procurement teams
Collaborate with Finance on forecasting, reporting, and cost analysis
Support client proposals and RFPs with procurement data, sustainability initiatives, and cost modeling
Align with global procurement colleagues to leverage enterprise relationships and best practices
Conduct regular site visits to strengthen communication, operational understanding, and supplier performance
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in food and beverage, hospitality, or food service industries
Proven success negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships at scale
Multi-unit and multi-state procurement experience required
Deep understanding of food products, culinary operations, and quality standards
Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing budgets and driving cost performance
Demonstrated ability to build procurement infrastructure and processes in growing organizations
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate supply disruptions and market volatility
Strong systems orientation with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP; Power Query a plus)
Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
Ability to travel within the region as needed (up to 20%)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospitality, or related field
Experience in corporate dining, contract food service, or high-volume restaurant operations
Familiarity with sustainability certifications and responsible sourcing practices
Background supporting tech campus or large-scale workplace dining programs
CPM, CPSM, or similar procurement certification
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Career development within a growing international organization
Company
Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services
Yarzin Sella is a provider of dining services to technology companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-01Undisclosed
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