Procurement & Vendor Management Manager
$120kAtrium
Client Overview Are you a skilled negotiator who loves finding savings, building vendor relationships, and making a real impact on operations? Our client, a growing nonprofit organization with a large-scale food service operation, is looking for a Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to join their team. If you enjoy analyzing spending trends, negotiating contracts, and creating efficiencies that directly support important community programs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Salary/Hourly Rate $120k Annually Position Overview As the Procurement & Vendor Management Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing purchasing operations, supplier partnerships, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Working closely with leadership, finance, and operations teams, you will help drive cost-saving strategies, negotiate vendor agreements, and support the organization's upcoming expansion into a new commissary kitchen facility in Midtown Manhattan. This is an opportunity to combine analytical thinking, relationship management, and operational leadership in a highly visible role. Responsibilities Of The Procurement & Vendor Management Manager
- Manage vendor relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for food service suppliers and distributors.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service terms to achieve measurable cost savings.
- Analyze purchasing data, spending patterns, and vendor performance to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Develop sourcing strategies designed to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Oversee purchasing activities for food, kitchen supplies, disposable products, nutrition programs, and operational materials.
- Coordinate purchasing schedules to ensure uninterrupted kitchen and program operations.
- Research and evaluate new vendors, products, and sourcing opportunities.
- Monitor contract compliance, supplier performance, and pricing structures.
- Partner with the Finance and Operations teams on procurement planning, forecasting, and budgeting initiatives.
- Review purchase requests, invoices, and procurement documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare reports on purchasing trends, cost savings, vendor performance, and procurement activities.
- Support the procurement needs associated with the organization's new kitchen expansion project.
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, supply chain, or food service operations.
- Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Experience managing purchasing budgets and procurement processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with reporting and data analysis.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within nonprofit organizations, hospitality, catering, commissary kitchens, food service operations, or institutional dining environments.
- Experience managing food vendors and large-scale purchasing programs.
- Knowledge of inventory management and procurement best practices.
- Experience supporting facility expansions or operational growth initiatives.
- Familiarity with government-funded programs or grant-funded procurement requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant procurement experience will be considered.
- Competitive $120,000 annual salary.
- Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives with measurable business impact.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and organizational decision-making.
- Play a key role in a major kitchen and operational expansion project.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
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