Director, Procurement

Brand:

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

Director of Procurement

• Location: Denver, CO (Support Center Hybrid)
• Department: Supply Chain
• Base Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000 annually
• Bonus: 20% annual incentive target
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI): $30,000 annually
  Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Join the Bagel Brands Team

• At Bagel Brands (Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels), we're not just redefining breakfast-we're building a community fueled by craveable food, genuine connections, and purpose-driven values. We Obsess Over Guests, Take Ownership of our impact, Support Each Other, and Have Fun while doing what we love.

POSITION MISSION

The Director of Procurement is responsible for all aspects of purchasing and strategic sourcing for the organization, leading the procurement team to achieve organizational goals and ensure a continuous supply of specified products at optimal cost and quality. This role manages vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, drives cost savings, and collaborates cross-functionally with Distribution, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Marketing, R&D, and Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Own category and supplier relationship management, overseeing significant spend across various categories.
• Employ strategic negotiation tactics to secure optimal total cost of ownership solutions, including complex agreements (IP protection, co-development, technology partnerships, maintenance contracts).
• Manage commodity ingredient purchases and monitor key commodity markets; proactively mitigate risks (e.g., hedge positions).
• Develop and maintain supplier KPIs and evaluation processes; conduct regular business reviews with suppliers and internal partners.
• Forecast usage and costing models; maintain oversight of internal Cost of Goods model and report inflation changes.
• Recommend sources of supply, maintain industry knowledge, and evaluate options to address market price fluctuations.
• Oversee and support the team in executing RFP/RFQ's including guiding data collection, analysis and strategic recommendations to the executive team.
• Develop projects to drive cost out of the business year over year, maintaining quality and service integrity.
• Maintain and update the Cost of Goods tracker; regularly communicate inflation risks, cost offset opportunities, and detailed commodity information to leadership.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Provide strategic oversight and support to direct reports in managing supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and monitoring inventory levels (especially critical and LTO items).
• Facilitate contract management for assigned categories and suppliers; develop and manage supplier contract database and legal documents (NDAs, joint development agreements).
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk of non-performance of sole-sourced vendors.
• Partner with the Director of Quality Assurance to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards and that products consistently meet defined specification metrics.
• Ensure all contract pricing is entered monthly and communicated to distribution centers, with team-led processes in place to verify accuracy and adherence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, R&D, and Operations to source new supply lines and products for Limited Time Offers and new concept developments.
• Assist in new product and LTO rollouts; recommend best practices in sourcing new concepts.
• Resolve supplier-related restaurant/operations questions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Category Managers
• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams, especially Quality Assurance and Distribution, to ensure seamless supply chain operations
• Promote open communication a culture of accountability within the team that also extends to our supplier base.
• Encourage continuous improvement, curiosity to continue learning, and professional growth for all team members.
• Set clear goals and expectations, regularly providing feedback and recognizing achievements to drive high performance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams and partner cross-functionally.
• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task, handle confidential information, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Well-rounded experience with purchasing, planning, and financial functions in a multi-unit, multi-brand, multi-region organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 7-10 years in supply chain, with 5+ years supervisory experience and food commodity purchasing experience.

Leadership Competencies

• Effective Communication: Develops and delivers compelling presentations, manages difficult conversations, and influences cross-functional decisions.
• Accountability & Ownership: Accountable for budget, strategy, and results; drives a culture of ownership and robust reporting.
• Adaptability & Perseverance: Leads department through significant changes, anticipates trends, and encourages innovation.
• Empowerment: Creates an environment for innovation and risk-taking, provides autonomy, and mentors emerging leaders.
• Curiosity: Seeks out industry trends and best practices, fosters a learning environment, and encourages experimentation.
• Self-Awareness: Understands leadership brand and organizational impact, exhibits humility, and is open to challenging assumptions.
• Strategic Focus: Translates company strategy into departmental plans, manages multiple team budgets, and demonstrates strategic agility.

Travel Requirements:

Periodic travel is required to support business operations, partner relationships, and strategic initiatives. Travel frequency will vary based on company needs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Must be able to meet travel requirements as needed. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note: The range provided below encompasses a wide range of Bagel Brands roles. The specific salary range for this role is $150,000-$190,000

Compensation Range:

*Starting pay is subject to Local and State Minimum Wage regulations.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.