Want a rewarding job that offers the pay and benefits you deserve? Join us at Easy Ice! We’re a growing company that provides an all-inclusive commercial ice machine subscription to business owners nationwide. We’ve been changing our industry for the better since we started in 2009, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. As a member of our team, you’ll be helping restaurants, bars, hospitals, hotels, and other businesses get the ice they need without spending a fortune or stressing out. We’ll invest in your professional development and overall quality of life because we know employee satisfaction is key to our success. Easy Ice doesn’t just want to be the #1 commercial ice machine solution in America—we also want to be one of the best places to work.

Easy Ice is growing leaps and bounds and we have a need for an Procurement Manager in our Lenexa office. Our Lenexa office has expanded into a brand new office space to accommodate this growth. The position will be accountable for ensuring Easy Ice Branches have the equipment, parts and supplies needed to operate efficiently. Manages the flow of goods, resources, and information required by the supply chain to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. Leads coordination activities with procurement, inventory control, distribution, transportation, and other functions to optimize the supply chain. Resolves bottlenecks or problem areas in the supply chain. Monitors suppliers and service providers for quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Build a scalable department by implementing processes and procedures in adherence to the Easy Ice operating system.
• Responsible for parts and install inventory levels, ordering, shipping, and availability goals.
• Hires and trains Purchasing and Inventory staff.
• Oversees the job assignments and activities of Purchasing and Inventory staff.
• Responsible for ensuring all Easy Ice Branches have equipment, parts and supplies.
• Maintains relationships with vendors or suppliers and negotiates contracts for major purchases.
• Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demands and minimize purchasing costs.
• Collaborates with Branches to ensure accurate inventory processes and reports.
• Responsible for creating and reporting on department metrics.
• Serve as Operations liaison with Sales, Marketing, IT and Accounts Payable.
• Works directly with Branch Managers, Installation, Logistics to ensure efficient movement of equipment and parts.
• Responsible for delivering and maintaining an exceptional Easy Ice customer experience.
• Maintain positive office atmosphere/environment.
• Develop and maintain purchasing controls and delegation of authority policy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of applicable inventory, purchasing and supply chain experience
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Willing to assume a variety of tasks
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Salesforce, Accounting Seed, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and multi-line phone systems.
• A desire to continually increase one’s knowledge of the industries we serve; and, the products, services and processes our company can produce.
• A self-motivated and disciplined individual who will work well independently and as a team member.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and Attention to detail are important aspects of this position that must be shown daily. The potential for growth is dependent on the person and willingness to learn more about the industry and function of ice machines.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.
• Sits for extended periods of time.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work, for prolonged periods of time, on a computer monitor.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, BA preferred
• Supply Chain Degree preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life
• 401k Company Match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Provide all Tools needed to complete the job

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Easy Ice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of 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.