Purchasing Manager

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!