Director of Purchasing

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Director

WSA NYC, LLC
New York, NY
Full-Time | On-Site

About WSA NYC

At its core, WSA brings together a network of exhibition spaces, production studios, event spaces, food and beverage concepts, wellness spaces, and creative offices under one roof. WSA provides an immersive environment and inspirational platform, with hospitality at its core, for artists, designers, curators, and innovative companies to produce, exhibit, entertain, collaborate, and recharge mind, body, and spirit.

WSA NYC is a dynamic and growing hospitality-driven organization operating across multiple properties and business verticals throughout New York City. Our portfolio includes food & beverage concepts, wellness spaces, creative venues, membership experiences, and operational support services.

Position Summary

WSA NYC is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Director to oversee procurement, vendor partnerships, inventory controls, and purchasing operations across our growing hospitality and multi-unit portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this individual will play a key role in developing and implementing purchasing strategies that support operational efficiency, cost management, quality standards, and long-term growth initiatives across multiple business verticals.

This role supports multiple hospitality-driven business verticals throughout New York City and requires a highly organized, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead purchasing, sourcing, and procurement strategies across WSA’s hospitality, wellness, events, and operational business verticals
• Oversee purchasing operations for food & beverage, operating supplies, equipment, packaging, wellness products, and facility-related materials
• Negotiate vendor pricing, contracts, rebates, and service agreements to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships across regional and national markets
• Manage purchasing budgets, forecasting, spend analysis, and inventory controls across multiple locations
• Lead expense reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, operational efficiencies, and vendor negotiations
• Oversee inventory management, receiving operations, delivery scheduling, and supply chain logistics
• Partner closely with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Facilities, and Events teams to support day-to-day operational needs
• Develop purchasing policies, SOPs, and scalable procurement systems to support company growth
• Lead and mentor purchasing and receiving personnel while fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment
• Ensure compliance with procurement standards, operational procedures, and vendor requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within hospitality, restaurant, hotel, luxury, or multi-unit operational environments
• Strong background in supplier negotiation, vendor management, contract administration, and procurement strategy
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives
• Knowledge of demand planning, supply chain operations, and multi-unit hospitality environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• Excellent relationship management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong self-starter mentality with flexibility and a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working on-site five days a week
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and procurement software experience preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Strong self-starter mentality and flexibility
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative leadership style with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a growing organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range $120,000 - $130,000
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Location

New York, NY

Multi-property support role across WSA NYC portfolio locations.