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