If you’re looking for a purpose and not just a job, join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion! We're not just the pioneers of the nutritional smoothie; we're the champions of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. With over 1300 stores and counting, we’ve grown to become the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients, and blend with a purpose. At Smoothie King, we're serious about our clean ingredients and passionate about our guests' health and wellness journeys—but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have a good time. Here, you'll find work that's equal parts challenging and rewarding, all within a culture that's as amazing as our smoothies. We're committed to continuous improvement, achieving our goals, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. Overview Ready to take supply chain efficiency to the next level? As a Non-Foods Buyer, you’ll play a key role on the Supply Chain Team by ensuring our stores have the essential non-food supplies they need—on time, within budget, and without compromising quality. You’ll identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and keep operations running smoothly across our franchise system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and have a sharp eye for efficiency, this is your chance to make an impact at Smoothie King! Identify and implement cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining supply assurance and quality standards. Provide support on non-foods purchasing policies and processes for business units and corporate staff. Plan and coordinate the domestic supply chain to sustain current U.S. business operations and regional expansion efforts. Drive aggressive implementation plans and schedules, integrating sourcing solutions effectively Apply critical thinking to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-functional solutions effectively. Proactively report product or services availability issues. Ensure accurate documentation and contract management for all products and services, communicating relevant information to stakeholders. Serve as a point of contact for our field teams and internal departments, directing requests appropriately and collaborating across teams to support department projects and operations. Communicate National launch of services or products to the Franchisee System and monitor inventory levels to ensure successful rollouts. Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Responsibilities Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build partnerships at all levels within the organization. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy. Strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude. Advanced communication skills including oral, written, and presentation. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism and personal accountability. Honest, open communication with all internal and external team members. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and prioritize competing demands. Promote the culture, values, and mission of Smoothie King. Qualifications High school diploma (Associates degree preferred). 2 - 4 years of related experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management. Strong vendor management skills, including vendor assessment and negotiation. Advanced analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills. Intermediate to Advanced competency with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.) Experience supporting multiple stakeholders at various levels required. Understanding of food & beverage distribution preferred. Personal passion for health and fitness is a plus. What We Offer Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with an upbeat atmosphere and great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free smoothies, flexible work schedules, office lunches and parties, monthly fitness challenges, free gym access, and more fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work. Our Mission Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Vision To be an integral part of every health and fitness journey. At Smoothie King, when we say inspire people, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our organization, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which includes “We Are Better Together” and “We Do the Right Thing”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Smoothie King, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-8900 and direct assistance will be provided.