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
Strategic Analytics & Insights
- Develop and maintain enterprise‑level spend analytics for all indirect categories (e.g., Facilities, IT, Marketing, HR, Professional Services, MRO).
- Identify cost‑savings opportunities through data mining, trend analysis, benchmarking, and predictive modeling.
- Build and manage procurement performance dashboards (savings, compliance, cycle time, supplier mix, risk indicators).
- Conduct opportunity assessments to support category strategy development and sourcing pipelines.
- Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for executive leadership.
Supplier & Market Intelligence
- Own data governance for procurement analytics, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems.
- Partner with IT to enhance procurement tools (ERP, Sourcing Platforms, CLM, BI platforms).
- Lead automation initiatives using RPA, AI/ML, or workflow tools to streamline procurement processes.
- Improve data integration across AP, finance, sourcing, and supplier systems.
Business Partnering & Leadership
- Serve as the analytics thought leader for the Indirect Procurement organization.
- Partner with category managers to shape strategies using data‑driven insights.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, or strategic sourcing.
- Advanced Excel and SQL skills; experience with Python or R is a plus.
- Deep understanding of indirect procurement categories and spend structures.
- Proven ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence and guide sourcing decisions through compelling insights.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills with a problem-solving and results focused approach.
- Strong proficiency in BI and Analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Developing analytic processes and/or implementing tools and platforms for a sourcing organization.
- Advanced Excel and SQL skills, creating/interpreting complex datasets and advanced analytics.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and data mining.
Environment and Working Conditions
- Minimal travel may be required.
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to vendor sites, distribution centers, and restaurant locations.
- Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
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.