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Wonderfield enjoys annual sales of over $2.5billion and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Procurement Manager plays a key role in overseeing the full purchasing lifecycle and ensuring optimal inventory levels across multiple locations. This hybrid role is responsible for managing incoming purchase orders, supervising product usage trends, and forecasting demand to support business growth. The position will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend sourcing improvements for quality enhancement and cost efficiency.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nProcurement & Supplier Management\n\nIdentify and recommend new suppliers, ingredients, and product developments to improve quality or reduce costs.\nMaintain records of supplier performance and report findings to senior management.\nExecute new or ongoing sourcing and product-related projects, including, ingredient research for existing and promotional launches.\nMonitor inventory levels across all warehouses/commissaries to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize shortages and overages for Bento SKUs.\nReview weekly shortage and overage reports for all purchasing components.\nAnalyze product usage volume and forecast future demand based on trends, seasonality, promotions, and business insights.\nSupport new product setup and periodically review existing SKUs for accuracy and relevance.\nWork closely with other departments within the Wonderfield group company such as AFCFC, JFE, and Bento to align operational forecasts with purchasing needs.\nLead weekly inventory reviews, including cycle counts, and verify inventory across 6 commissaries.\nCoordinate closely with Wonderfield group companies, including WFDC, JFE, and Bento, ensuring alignment and streamlined communication.\nPartner with Production, Warehouse Management, and Business Partnership teams to support operational planning and fulfillment.\nAssist in projects, process improvements, and initiatives related to procurement, inventory optimization, or business growth.\nPerform other related tasks as assigned by management.\nSupport a 6-month transition and onboarding period to fully assume responsibilities.\nOccasional Travel 10%\nOther related tasks as assigned by management\n\nKey Qualifications & Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field.\nMinimum of 6 years of professional experience in food service operations.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.\nExperience with custom import processes (food industry preferred).\nStrong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.\nProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database/ERP software.\nHighly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times\n\n Rewards & Benefits\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid Holidays, including a Floating Birthday Holiday\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (100% employee self-coverage paid by AFC)\nAnnual Bonus Opportunity (Discretionary)\n401(k) with Company Match\nEmployee Anniversary Milestone Gift\nBereavement Leave\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nOther Employee Discounts\nOpportunities to participate in team events and community activities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.\n\n#AFCUS","company":"Afcfranchisecorp","rawCompany":"afcfranchisecorp","city":"Industry","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-25T08:55:57.955Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"424490","title":"Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"other-grocery-and-related-products-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"424410","title":"General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"general-line-grocery-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"424420","title":"Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"packaged-frozen-food-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement Manager","description":"Come join our Wonderfield Distribution Team!\n\nBusiness Overview\n\nThe Wonderfield Group is owned by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market capitalization of over $5.5billion and whose aim is to become the world’s largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. 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