Director, Protein Sourcing

The Director of Protein Sourcing will be the lead on all animal protein procurement at Panera. This leader will directly manage our Protein category. Develop and own the category food cost plan; monitor and maintain performance for the year. Recognize, cultivate, and lead cost savings measures to the system and Panera LLC. Negotiate the lowest price based on based on deploying the most profitable response to our demand in consideration of our product specifications, quality, service levels, and industry conditions. Conduct and lead regular business review sessions with our supplier partners in order to inform and align them with Panera’s strategy for managed products. Develop and ensure up to date management of supplier contingency plans and strategy in the event the primary supplier is unable to performs as required (quality, delivery, spec adherence, etc).

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Director, Protein Sourcing in 3630 S Geyer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127, USA is between $120,000 and $150,000. This range is based on market data from employers and job postings in the area. Factors such as experience, education, and location can also affect the salary range.

Panera Bread Company is an American chain store of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.