Overview: COMPANY PROFILE: Royal Cup, Inc. is the proven leader in sourcing, roasting, blending, and distributing high-quality coffees and fine teas since 1896 and is the chosen partner for restaurants, hotels, offices, and commuters across the country. We are a family-owned business rooted in a longstanding tradition of coffee roasting excellence that takes pride in our unparalleled dedication to customer care.
We are a large, privately held national importer, roaster, and distributor of coffees, teas, and related products that have been in business for more than 125 years. Royal Cup, Inc. currently provides products, equipment, and service to restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, businesses, and individuals throughout the United States, and we are growing!
At Royal Cup, Inc. having a customer-centric focus is not simply a motto; our employees believe we each have a responsibility to provide outstanding service to our customers. Our customer-centric focus results in actions we live by that not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country based on exceptional products and service.
We believe serving our customers well, serves us well. We are results-oriented and strive to not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country by offering exceptional products and service.
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea strives to be sustainably minded and a good corporate steward in all business endeavors. It is also what others expect of us \xe2\x80\x93 our employees, our customers and vendors, our local communities, and the coffee and tea industry we help represent. This mindset permeates the actions we take today for tomorrow.

BENEFITS: Royal Cup Coffee offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program. On top of being a part of a well-caffeinated team, the benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account plan, select tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, remote work opportunities, paid holidays, and vacation time. We also provide ongoing training that is designed to provide maximum success for our employees.


Royal Cup is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at 1-800-366-5836. Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Procurement reports to the Vice President, Demand Planning and will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy to optimize the total cost of goods and services within Royal Cup. This role will hire, develop, and manage a strong team of Planners, Buyers, and Purchasing Managers in support of this mission.
As Procurement develops into a key division within the company, the Director of Procurement will be instrumental in leading the transformation and will be required to build the necessary tools, systems, processes, and relationships both internally and externally to implement said changes.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with senior management and executive levels to establish short-term and long-term business objectives for the Procurement function.
• Lead the development and cross-company alignment of long-term sourcing strategies.
• Lead the direction, implementation, and management of a comprehensive procure-to-pay process.
• Direct, lead, and/or coach supplier negotiations jointly with procurement managers and buyers
• Oversee the development and quality of sourcing activities to deliver the most value to the company.
• Manage supplier relationships and set supplier performance criteria and standards. Ensure consistent review and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
• Monitor and manage the planning of supply to ensure the highest level of customer service at the lowest total cost.
• Direct buying teams to ensure quality products are delivered on time to warehouses as promised.
• Oversee, develop, and manage compliance with corporate procurement policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of integrity.
• Staff, manage, and develop a high-performing, motivated team responsible for the development and implementation of \xe2\x80\x9cbest in class\xe2\x80\x9d capabilities, processes, and systems.
• Demonstrate year-over-year improvement in key process indicators including cost, availability, quality, and efficiency.
• Recognized as a thought leader with respect to sourcing, procurement, contracting, and negotiations for the company.
• Develop and implement jointly with legal counsel contract standards that reduce risk and improve corporate positions.

All other duties as assigned Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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  Minimum bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance (or another similar discipline) Master\xe2\x80\x99s in Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 year\xe2\x80\x99s experience in Sourcing, Planning, Procurement, and Logistics, with a solid track record of orchestrating sourcing strategies and initiating and executing total cost reduction improvement programs
• Successful track record of transforming organizations through change management, process improvement, and process
• Proven track record of adding value to companies and providing strong contributions to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to take necessary actions to rectify problems and improve situations, even those outside areas of direct responsibility.
• Proven ability to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex information to be meaningful and relevant across a variety of audiences.
• Proven experience as a working manager who excels in a fast-paced environment, handles pressure well and is self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks timely and efficient.
• SQL, Python, or other coding language experience highly desired
• Proven advanced user-level capability with Microsoft Office; Expert level Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 inclusive of presentation skills and ability to build relationships with employees, leadership, and external business associates at any level.
• Significant ERP experience required; previous SAP experience preferred.
• Six Sigma certification and experience preferred.
• Manufacturing and Distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required based on business needs.
• Ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process.