A leading national supply chain organization within the food service industry is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support sourcing and supplier management for high-volume product categories. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, data-driven environment supporting one of the nation's most recognized restaurant systems.
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for maintaining a continuous supply of competitively priced products while optimizing supplier relationships and contract performance. This position will play a key role in negotiating pricing and supply agreements, managing supplier capacity, and ensuring consistent quality, cost, and service standards across a large network.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate and execute supplier agreements, ensuring best-in-class pricing, service, and reliability.
- Develop and manage supply matrices that optimize landed product costs across distribution centers.
- Monitor pricing compliance, cost adjustments, and supplier performance to maintain transparency and consistency.
- Conduct regular supplier business reviews, assessing financial stability, capacity, and quality metrics.
- Partner with internal departments to support product launches, promotions, and inventory transitions.
- Coordinate production timelines and communication across supply chain partners.
- Provide strategic recommendations on sourcing initiatives and long-term category planning.
- Present purchasing programs and updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.4–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a focus on vendor relationships and cost control.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or supply chain systems.Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.If you're a driven procurement professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic, nationally recognized organization, we'd love to connect. Apply today!