Food / Beverage Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.