Food / Beverage Purchasing Manager

About the role

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant with 7 locations in the Silicon Valley, California area. We offer customers a welcoming Caribbean culture and cuisine. Our management team provides every employee with training, feedback, and tools to be successful at work.

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 smooth operation at the restaurant level

Requirements

• 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
• Strong negotiation skills to maximize the best prices and deals
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills for self and team
• Able to interact professionally with suppliers, customers, and other employees

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development