Strategic Supply Chain Partner, Manager

Strategic Supply Chain Partner, Manager will serve as the strategic point of contact (primary or secondary) for all assigned clients and support their Scope of Work. In addition to the Client Scope of Work as defined below, they will also be responsible for managing team members and advising and supporting their team members

We value the impact and connection that come from regular in-person collaboration. While the ideal candidate can work from our Orlando, FL office, we are also accepting applications from remote candidates who are not located within a reasonable commuting distance. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

At Restaurant Procurement Partners, our substantial buying power and unparalleled industry knowledge empower foodservice operators to secure national distributor contract pricing, secure heavily discounted manufacturer pricing agreements, and achieve significant savings on procuring daily goods and services. A trusted full-service procurement consulting firm, we're reshaping the way operators manage their procurement processes. RPP collaborates directly with operators' purchasing directors, overseeing the entire procurement journey. As a Buyers Edge Platform brand, RPP brings billions of dollars in buying power, world-class technology, and seamless integrations to foodservice operators.

Your impact:

Oversite and/or support of all procurement & distribution initiatives which can include:

• Negotiation and Management of Distribution Agreements
• Cost Effective Option Identification
• Supplier Management
• Contract Management
• Strategic Commodity Planning and Hedging
• Logistics Optimization and Network Design
• Global Supply Chain Sourcing
• Market & Supply Chain Intelligence and Reporting
• Inventory and PO Management
• LTO/Promotion Management
• New Restaurant Opening Support

Auditing, defined as maintaining all existing and future locations to manage the following:

• Price Verification
• Distribution Inventory Insights
• PO Transparency
• Audits
• Access to Inside Track Dashboard
• Client Distributor Spend Reporting

• Collaborate and form strong relationships with Buyers Edge Platform companies to cross-sell various programs and capabilities to the assigned clients and identification of potential solutions to be offered
• Support RPP and Buyers Edge Platform companies annual revenue goals
• Lead, manage, complete, and delegate tasks specific to the assigned clients to ensure each client is served with excellence and sees the value being delivered as a trusted, dedicated supply chain partner
• Learn and effectively use RPP’s data platforms such as but not limited to; ArrowStream, Inside Track and assigned clients’ distributor reporting platform to pull data, analyze, and provide insights back to assigned client
• Creating and maintaining meaningful relationships with assigned clients as well as their suppliers and distributor partners
• Lead and develop strategies that supports the assigned clients’ business goals and objectives.
• Facilitate communication and work cross-functionally with various stakeholders internally and externally on behalf of assigned client
• Coordinate assigned client meetings using both cross functional internal resources and external resources when appropriate, prepare the materials for the meeting(s), and present to all levels of the client’s organization
• Influence assigned clients decision making without decision making rights
• Serve as RPP brand ambassador while acting as assigned clients’ advocate
• Identify when to include/engage RPP leadership to support assigned client
• Continuously learn and stay informed on the following: Foodservice/Hospitality industry trends, commodity markets, logistics and distribution trends, consumer insights etc.  
• Represent RPP and/or assigned clients at Foodservice/Hospitality industry events, assigned clients’ conferences, assigned clients’ suppliers and distributor partners and on site assigned clients’ offices and/or restaurants as needed
• Available to assigned clients and your Client Management team throughout the business day

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Foodservice/Hospitality, or business-related fields
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of the above
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize various software platforms and databases
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, weight, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation and/or written correspondence
• Ability to solve complex problems and interpret a variety of instructions

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.