Wow Bao · 2 days ago
Senior Manager Procurement & Raw Material Planner
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expWow Bao is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager Procurement & Raw Material Planner to join our team. This role will lead procurement for the company, supporting growth and executing sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing across ingredients and packaging, ensuring alignment with cost objectives and quality standards
Manage supplier interactions including day-to-day communications, performance tracking, and coordination of periodic business reviews
Hands-on execution of material planning, including purchase order placement
Develop and manage material planning strategies to ensure adequate inventory levels across the network
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D to translate internal business needs into procurement action
Leverage spend analytics and budget forecasts to inform sourcing decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities
Monitor commodity markets, supplier landscapes, and industry trends to inform purchasing decisions and risk mitigation planning
Lead RFP/RFQ processes and vendor evaluation and selection activities
Maintain procurement documentation including contracts, pricing trackers, forecasts, and supplier scorecards
Assist with monthly budget cycles, forecasting, invoice resolution, and cost variance analysis
Identify and evaluate co-packers for projects not manufactured in main facility
Performs other projects as assigned by management
Ability to travel up to 25% to Manufacturing site in Forest City, NC
Be available to assist and work during Wow Bao offsite events as needed
Perform calmly and effectively in an extremely busy and fast-paced work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, or related field required
5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably within food & beverage, CPG, or ingredient categories
Proven track record in ingredient sourcing, supplier relationship management, and vendor evaluation
Strong knowledge of commodity markets, category management, and risk mitigation strategies
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with spend analytics and forecasting tools preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage purchase orders, inventory planning, and material reconciliation across a distributed network
Experience with contract management, RFP/RFI processes, and cost-saving initiatives
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation (contracts, forecasts, supplier scorecards, pricing trackers)
Preferred
Experience with spend analytics and forecasting tools preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Restaurant discounts
Employee Discount Programs with Perkspot and Working Advantage
We foster a culture of CARE
Company
Wow Bao
At Wow Bao, we believe life’s too short for boring food.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase