Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities for food, beverage and controllable items within the organization. This role ensures that purchasing processes follow established procedures, maintain cost efficiency, and comply with sanitation and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an approved vendor list covering all categories.
• Assist the Executive Chef with purchasing decisions to support quality and profitability.
• Order food and beverage supplies based on business needs and manage inventory rotation using FIFO principles.
• Ensure sanitation compliance and enforce safety standards in the storeroom.
• Verify invoices against shipments for quantity, quality, weight and specifications.
• Perform daily and period‑end cost calculations using existing computer programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls, including dating, rotation, requisitions and perpetual logs.
• Prepare timely reports, presentations and other documentation for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field (4‑year program).
• Minimum of 2 years experience in purchasing or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, inventory management and cost control.
• Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen, restaurant management and vendors.

Required skills