Food And Beverage Procurement Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the management and support of all food & beverage purchasing, focusing on developing a procurement strategy and leveraging vendor partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Building on our established network of partnerships, solicit bid proposals and select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality and cost-efficiency. Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, pricing, timelines, and all other related items.
• Responsible for the development of long- and short-range purchasing objectives, supplier allocation, pricing, and contracts.
• Maintain clear and organized records of the supplier database, purchase records and related documentation.
• Partner with Store Managers and leaders to conduct inventory audits as needed.
• Achieve established gross profit levels while maintaining a competitive cost basis through negotiation and vendor relationships.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Monitor and manage supplier compliance to contract terms, product availability, quality and service level expectations.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of purchased items to correct locations. Oversee items received, ensuring all inventory is properly recorded. Troubleshoot delivery issues and oversee return processes with vendors.
• Report all product breakages, reporting discrepancies and patterns of loss to management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Previous experience in quick-serve restaurants strongly preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures
• 3-5 years’ experience in a F&B Purchasing role
• Basic computer skills are essential, with an emphasis on Microsoft Outlook & Excel and POS comprehension