Remote Food / Beverage Purchasing Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Company parties


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant in 7 different locations in the Silicon Valley California area. At Back A Yard, customers experience Caribbean welcoming culture and cuisine. Our management team provides every employee with training, feedback, and tools that they need and deserve to be successful at work and tools. If you are a team player, grow your career with Back A Yard.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager to join our successful group of restaurants.

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service


• Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit


• Forge close relationships with Management and Staff across the restaurants


• Liaise between suppliers and restaurants to ensure their needs are being met


• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers


• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service and product provided


• Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving


• Ensure the company purchasing systems are up to date with products and pricing to facilitate its smooth operation at the restaurant level

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or merchandise/financial planning. 


• A bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field is a plus.


• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and employees at all levels. 


• Ability to negotiate with suppliers to maximize the best prices and deals. 


• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems. 


• Plan and organize their work. 


• Strong Time Management skills with self and team.


• Able to interact professionally with suppliers, customers, and other employees.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is your destination for the best Caribbean & American food in the Bay area with five (5) locations to serve you. We also cater events of any size. Don’t forget to browse through our store for some delicious desserts, our specialty sauces, marinades and freshly baked Jamaican hardough breads – new to our menu!

Our name “Back A Yard” is a common term in the Caribbean and represents the lifestyle, culture, spirit, food and the vibe of welcoming visitors to your home. Simply meaning, the way things are done “Back Home”.

Our success comes from our commitment to provide good home cooked food, our team spirit, and great customer service that keep our clients coming back for more.