Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for all procurement activities at the unit, including ordering, inventory management, and vendor relationships, ensuring efficient operations, cost control, compliance, food safety, and supports financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or merchandising
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage inventory, ordering, and multiple tasks efficiently
• Solid understanding of food costs, budgeting, demand forecasting and financial reporting
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors, staff, and other departments
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to address supply chain and operational issues
• Leadership experience with a team-oriented, collaborative approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and business systems (accounting, payroll, timekeeping)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off