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Purchasing Manager

Miller's Ale House Restaurants
Orlando, FL, US
Full-time

Work and Perks

The Purchasing Manager ensures a continuous supply of specified products of the best quality, at the best possible costs;

as well as consolidating product purchasing to capitalize on economies of scale. This role is responsible for managing supplier partner relationships in identified categories, negotiating contracts / pricing agreements and driving cost savings and product quality improvements.

This position will work closely with other supply chain functions including restaurant support, culinary, operations, accounting and marketing.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contributes and uphold the Miller’s Ale House mission statement and core values.
  • Identifies and implements actions that continually positions MAH for increased quality of product and reduced food costs.
  • Manages supplier and distributor relationships, contract negotiations, specifications and overall best practices in supply chain management.
  • Monitors supplier inventory levels on all items, accurately forecasting usage and costing models.
  • Implement and manage audit procedures to verify invoiced amounts align with contract / distributor pricing agreements.
  • Supports and resolves supplier / distributor related questions / opportunities.
  • Partners with Culinary and Marketing on product innovation, product optimization, new product launches and LTO’s.
  • Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while maintaining a sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all stakeholders (internal / external)
  • Builds support and commitment among others around company strategic initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required Skills, Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience; particularly in the food service industry
  • 3+ years’ experience managing purchasing / supply chain functions for a multi-unit restaurant chain.
  • Experience managing supplier partner relationships, negotiating contracts and driving cost savings.
  • Knowledgeable in food commodities and commodity purchasing
  • Experience in collaborating and ability to establish rapport with others to build strong business relationships at all levels
  • Must demonstrate ability to influence others through indirect reporting relationships.
  • 20% or less travel required (restaurants, suppliers, meetings).
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects under extreme deadlines within specific parameters.
  • Strong communicator with solid interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Advanced skill level in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
  • Passion for the hospitality business.
  • 18 days ago
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