US Procurement Manager (Construction) - JOE & THE JUICE : Job Details

COMPANY

Joe & the Juice is a fast-growing freshly made juice, coffee, and sandwich concept. JOE was founded in Copenhagen in 2002 and has grown to +370 stores across 17 countries with more than 4.000 employees worldwide. The brand offers a healthy, convenient, and ambient experience when entering our universe and our concept extends beyond just the products themselves, but about the people behind them. We have an ambitious plan to grow our business to 1.000 stores by 2028 and we are looking for the right talent to join our exciting journey ahead!

We are a people business, and our goal is to become the first truly global people-centric food & beverage company. To achieve this, we strive to continuously develop a unique culture based on our virtues as the backbone of our company's success; Positive Attitude, Inclusion, Social Ties, and Growth. By simultaneously focusing on having a high degree of Employee Engagement, we rely on our employees to adhere to and promote our virtues, leading to a high employee belonging. If you can relate to this, maybe you will join our family?

JOB SUMMARY – What it's all about

Position title: US Procurement Manager (Construction)

Reports to: Sr. Construction Manager

Job Location: NYC

Salary Range: $120,000 - $144,000

Closing Date for Job Post: September 30, 2024

JOB SUMMARY

The US Procurement Manager (Construction) will be responsible for the procurement of construction related goods and services for our growing US market. The successful candidate will build and maintain a reliable and cost-effective vendor network, which can provide all needed goods and services for the construction of Joe & The Juice stores in the US. The US Procurement Manager will ensure that materials, equipment, furniture and fixtures meet agreed quality standards and arrive at the construction site on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• All aspects of contract management (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate)
• Writing, releasing and managing RFPs (e.g. prepare specifications, solicit and evaluate bids, recommend vendors, etc.)
• Assisting with and eventually overseeing bid leveling for construction RFPs
• Evaluating vendors to ensure their performance is aligned with Joe & The Juice standards and specifications
• Developing and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Negotiating new contracts
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Continually improving purchasing methods/processes
• Vendor relationships and management: establish, foster, and maintain strong relationships with key vendors
• Working with and understanding contract documents
• Reviewing construction drawings to ensure all orders are being placed in line with the project's design
• Ensuring that each construction project is receiving the needed deliveries of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) and materials on time
• Coordinating with the construction manager to create, update and ensure ideal delivery timelines.
• Managing several project timelines simultaneously
• Maintain the master equipment and spec list for the US market.
• Supporting the development and construction team with project management tasks as needed
• Independently manage special projects and/or other duties as assigned
• Take ownership of all US procurement tasks for capital projects

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in the procurement of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)
• Proven success in construction or project management related role
• Experience with a fast-growing food or retail business with 20+ locations
• Understands the US business environment and is comfortable negotiating with vendors
• Already has established industry contacts in the construction, restaurant or commercial equipment industry
• Highly motivated self-starter, ready to make a positive impact

THE BENEFITS

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Commuter reimbursement account through AMERIFLEX
• 401k plan for retirement savings
• Employee perk program to save on travel, entertainment, and more.
• Employee meal plan
• Free coffee – duh'
• Parental leave
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally

THE PROCESS

We will only consider applications through Easy Apply and will conduct interviews ongoingly.

• Submission of Application
• Resume Review
• Initial Screening
• Interviews
• Offer
• Background Check
• Onboarding

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