Reports to: US Regional Director

Location: US Headquarters- Washington, DC (supporting multi-state operations)

The Regional Procurement Manager is the senior-most procurement leader in Yarzin-Sella's US operations, responsible for designing, building, and leading the procurement function that powers our culinary excellence across multiple states. This executive role owns the end-to-end procurement strategy—establishing the infrastructure, systems, and standards that site procurement teams follow throughout the region. They architect vendor partnerships, drive supply chain performance, and ensure our culinary teams have access to the highest-quality products at competitive costs.

Working within a globally defined procurement framework and in close collaboration with the Global Procurement Manager, this position ensures alignment with company-wide strategies, processes, KPIs, and systems while addressing regional operational needs. The Regional Procurement Manager provides direction and oversight to site-level procurement staff, establishing best practices, accountability structures, and professional development pathways.

The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement leader who can both envision and execute: someone who builds departments, develops teams, and creates scalable processes while maintaining the hands-on expertise to negotiate critical contracts and solve complex supply challenges. They bring the leadership presence to influence across the organization and the operational depth to drive results as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

•     Develop and execute regional procurement strategy aligned with culinary standards and business objectives

•     Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors who meet Yarzin-Sella's quality, sustainability, and service expectations

•     Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with national and regional suppliers

•     Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors, distributors, and specialty purveyors

•     Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and manage accountability to service level agreements

•     Manage day-to-day supplier interactions including delivery issues, credits, billing discrepancies, and service follow-up

Cost Management & Financial Performance

•     Drive food cost optimization while maintaining culinary quality and integrity

•     Analyze purchasing data to identify savings opportunities, pricing trends, and cost variances

•     Develop and manage procurement budgets across the region

•     Partner with culinary and operations leaders to align menu planning with cost targets

•     Establish controls and approval workflows to ensure purchasing compliance

•     Support commercial negotiations by preparing price comparisons, benchmarks, and market insights

Supply Chain Operations

•     Oversee supply chain logistics across multiple states, ensuring reliable and timely delivery to all sites

•     Manage distributor relationships and resolve supply disruptions with urgency

•     Implement inventory management best practices to minimize waste and optimize par levels

•     Monitor market conditions, commodity pricing, and supply risks; develop contingency plans accordingly

•     Ensure cold chain integrity and compliance with food safety standards throughout the supply chain

•     Anticipate and mitigate regional risks related to supply, quality, logistics, and pricing that could impact operations

Procurement Systems & Data Management

•     Maintain accurate supplier catalogs, SKUs, pricing, and contracts within the procurement system

•     Ensure data integrity, consistency, and timely updates according to global standards

•     Support and guide internal users in correct system usage and procurement processes

•     Analyze procurement data including spend, pricing trends, supplier comparisons, and usage patterns

•     Share insights and recommendations with global procurement leadership to support strategic decision-making

Mobilization & New Site Support

•     Lead procurement planning and execution for new site openings and client transitions

•     Establish vendor networks, distribution channels, and supply agreements in new markets

•     Develop site-specific purchasing guides and startup inventory lists

•     Support equipment procurement and smallwares sourcing for mobilizations

•     Partner with culinary leadership to source specialty and local products for new menus

Cross-Functional Partnership

•     Serve as a strategic partner to Executive Chefs, Senior Operations Managers, and Site Procurement teams

•     Collaborate with Finance on forecasting, reporting, and cost analysis

•     Support client proposals and RFPs with procurement data, sustainability initiatives, and cost modeling

•     Align with global procurement colleagues to leverage enterprise relationships and best practices

•     Conduct regular site visits to strengthen communication, operational understanding, and supplier performance

What We Offer

•     Opportunity to build the procurement function for a dynamic, global hospitality company in the US market

•     Collaborative, family-oriented culture with a passion for genuine hospitality

•     Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

•     Career development within a growing international organization

•     Work schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Hiring Process

1.    Initial phone screen with HR

2.    Interview with Global Procurement Manager and US Regional Director

3.    Final interview with leadership team

4.    References and background check

Yarzin-Sella is an equal opportunity employer.