Procurement Manager, Foodservice
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations for food and related supplies across the foodservice division while meeting budget targets. Plan and purchase food, disposables, cleaning supplies, and services in a timely, cost-effective manner, maintaining quality, safety, and specification standards. Develop and execute procurement strategies, forecast future needs, and establish key performance indicators to drive savings. Negotiate pricing on key ingredients, prepare RFQs, and approve purchases in accordance with company policy. Maintain strong supplier relationships, identify new suppliers, and conduct business reviews. Partner with Accounts Payable, Culinary, Marketing, Sales, and Finance departments to coordinate pricing and vendor information. Lead direct reports by providing clear direction, training, and support, while collaborating with other Procurement Managers. Manage rebate programs, provide required documentation, and collect reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of management-level purchasing or procurement experience within a hospitality-focused organization, such as restaurant groups, hotel chains, foodservice companies, or related purchasing groups
- Solid understanding of purchasing strategies and inventory management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to support effective buying decisions, resolve issues, improve processes, and reduce costs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Assertive, outgoing, and professional demeanor
- Customer-focused with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Product development experience preferred
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