Restaurant Procurement Manager

Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here This is a high-impact, strategic procurement role where your decisions directly influence product quality, cost efficiency, and the overall guest experience across a large restaurant footprint. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy owning supplier strategy end-to-end, this is a seat at the table you'll want. Category Manager•

Direct Procurement Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Career growth with a nationally recognized, multi-unit organization High visibility role with cross-functional leadership exposure Opportunity to directly impact product innovation and cost strategy Category Manager•

Direct Procurement Requirements & Qualifications Must Haves:

8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing Direct experience managing food categories within QSR, foodservice, retail, or similar industries Proven success leading supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract management Strong analytical capability with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or procurement platforms Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

What You'll Be Doing:

Own end-to-end category management for direct spend, including food and related categories Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with operational and brand goals Lead supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-saving initiatives Analyze spend data, pricing trends, and supplier performance to drive strategic decisions Partner cross-functionally with operations, marketing, culinary, finance, and distribution teams Support product launches, packaging transitions, and equipment rollouts Build reporting and insights that influence executive-level decisions Manage supplier relationships, performance scorecards, and issue resolution Ensure accuracy across item setup, pricing, and procurement systems Category Manager•Direct Procurement Preferred Background & Skills Experience with packaging, distribution, or equipment sourcing Familiarity with procurement tools such as Arrowstream or similar platforms Background in high-growth or multi-unit environments Strong ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments Experience leading cross-functional initiatives tied to cost, quality, and efficiency Ability to thrive in ambiguity and pivot quickly in a fast-moving environment This role is built for someone who takes ownership, thinks strategically, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to drive real results across a complex supply chain.

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