Protein & Procurement Manager
Lead sourcing, optimize supplier relations, and ensure top-quality beef, hotdogs, and bacon across global markets while driving efficiency and maintaining strict food safety standards.
Five Guys is a family-owned burger chain with a passion for high-quality ingredients and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for a dedicated Protein & Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, supplier relations, and quality assurance for our ground beef, hotdogs, and bacon across international markets.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and maintain specifications for ground beef, hotdogs, and bacon.
- Build and manage supplier relationships, leading negotiations for protein programs.
- Evaluate and oversee meat breeders, processors, and distributors globally.
- Conduct quality control audits and product inspections to ensure Five Guys' high standards.
- Monitor market trends, freight costs, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC, and global food safety regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality, packaging, and supply chain costs.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure a consistent and risk-free protein supply.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: 7+ years in category sourcing, sales management, or supplier relations in the protein industry.
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (Agricultural/Meat Science a plus), or equivalent experience.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, supplier management, and quality assurance expertise.
- Travel: Ability to travel internationally up to 75% of the time
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Communications: Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
Why Join Us?
- Work with a fast-growing, international brand 🌍
- Travel the world while shaping the future of Five Guys' global supply chain ✈️
- Be a key player in ensuring the quality of our iconic burgers and hotdogs 🍔
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of the Five Guys family!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Five Guys is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Role
- Protein & Procurement Manager
- Locations
- Australia HQ, APAC HQ
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
Protein & Procurement Manager
Lead sourcing, optimize supplier relations, and ensure top-quality beef, hotdogs, and bacon across global markets while driving efficiency and maintaining strict food safety standards.
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