They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company. **What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment** + Develop and implement strategies to identify the optimum supplier base, term of agreements, pricing methodologies, and other terms and conditions. + Negotiate supply agreements, analyze proposals, and provide recommendations in support of approved procurement strategies and the department mission. + Monitor and proactively communicate changes to existing supplier capabilities, capacities, and distribution to ensure that all quality, cost, and service expectations are met. + Manage supplier relationships, performance, and adherence to the negotiated supply agreements. + Oversee team’s progress and execution on projects and assigned categories. + Provide direction and coaching to direct reports to support their professional growth and development. + Establish and maintain deep knowledge of raw material markets, economic trends, and relevant global events/developments in order to present appropriate and timely recommendations. + Maintain a thorough knowledge of the supplier landscape. + Work with distributors and internal teams to manage product and inventory rollouts/depletions, and to resolve any issues. + Support and manage product requests for samples, tests, projects, limited time offers, and the core menu. + Lead cost savings, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives for the assigned categories. + Create and regularly update category and item level cost projections, communicating deflation/inflation expectations and results. + Work with cross functional teams such as: Other areas of Supply Chain, Culinary, Quality Assurance, Menu Strategy, and other departments to resolve issues and identify and secure opportunities. + Bachelor’s degree with at least 6-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in Procurement. + 2-3 years of team leadership and supervisory experience. + Prior contract and negotiation experience required. + Restaurant industry, hospitality industry, or project management experience a plus. + Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. + Strong analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills with a problem-solving and results focused approach. + Financial acumen and data analysis skills that include cost and inventory projections. + Comfortable handling and managing through ambiguity. + Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. + Must be detail oriented and excel at follow up. **Focus on You** We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you: + Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities + Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program + Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development + Culture of Belonging:Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together + Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program + More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more! **A Little About Us** Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal. **See for yourself. Apply now.** **Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.** Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. They say you are the company you keep—And at Cracker Barrel we take that seriously. Bringing together folks who share a sense of pride in their work, and joy in hospitality. While building teams where everyone can see how much their contribution is valued. Because making a difference in someone’s life can feel big—But it’s often the smallest moments that make the deepest impact. We’re all in this together—to make a real difference for our guests, every day. That’s why, at Cracker Barrel, you’re all in good company. Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it’s become even more—somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots—always serving up more than a meal. In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566. Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.