Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: Camarillo, CA

The Purchasing Manager – Supply Chain will drive supply chain initiatives, support company strategic goals, and coordinate with cross‑functional leaders to ensure resource availability and transition planning for the company and franchise stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supply chain categories such as Dairy, Ready To Eat & Drink products, Fresh Food, Bakery, Impulse and Merchandise; support the global sourcing team on packaging, smallwares, office supplies and inventory management with a focus on shelf life.
• Lead sourcing and supplier strategies, negotiate agreements, price and cost management of goods and services, and end‑to‑end supply‑chain program planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
• Provide SC subject‑matter expertise for marketing solution development and represent the SC function to business units.
• Collaborate with Marketing on promotional offerings.
• Assess supplier capabilities to align with R&D strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct business reviews and maintain scorecards.
• Write SC proposal content for management, cost, and performance volumes for packaging, finished goods, supplies and retail merchandise.
• Participate as the primary SC functional advisor in strategy sessions.
• Recommend and implement tools and process enhancements to improve efficiency, new product management and distributor performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of product categories and subject‑matter expertise.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with cross‑functional partners and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Excel, Ross and Cadence inventory platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably involving multiple aspects of supply chain or program management, and some exposure to the food service industry.
• Experience in multi‑unit, multi‑state, multi‑functional organizations.
• Food & Beverage and/or Retail experience highly preferred.
• Ability to balance day‑to‑day priorities with urgent emergency responses.

Performance & Rewards

We embrace a high‑performance culture that rewards teamwork, ownership and respect.

Perks

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Pet, Accident, Life, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, EAP including Legal and ID Theft protection.
• Discounts on coffee and tea.
• Gym discounts.
• Mobile phone plan benefits.
• Pay range $80,000–$90,000 with eligibility for 10% bonus.
• Observed holidays.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.

Work Schedule

This role is based in Camarillo, CA with occasional travel to Downtown Los Angeles. Monday–Thursday are in‑office days and Friday is a remote work day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected status. We prohibit any form of harassment or discrimination.