Purchasing Manager | Food and Beverage, Growing Company

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager | Food Retail

As Purchasing Manager for a growing food retailer, you'll be the person negotiating smarter deals, protecting margins, and building the systems and vendor relationships that drive company-wide financial performance.

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What You Get

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount
• A collaborative corporate environment where your decisions directly shape the business

What You'll Do

• Lead the company's purchasing and pricing strategy end to end
• Build and manage vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, terms, and cost-saving opportunities that move the needle
• Develop and execute pricing strategies that protect margins while keeping the company competitive
• Maintain the integrity of the item file — new items, cost updates, vendor assignments, and pricing accuracy
• Monitor gross margins, purchasing performance, and departmental spending through ongoing reporting and analysis
• Coach and develop the Purchasing Coordinator, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, pricing, merchandising, or category management
• Food retail, grocery, foodservice, hospitality, or distribution background preferred
• Strong vendor negotiation skills and relationship management instincts
• Solid analytical and financial acumen with a problem-solver's mindset
• Experience with ERP or retail merchandising systems

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