Purchasing Manager

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for food, beverage, equipment, and operational supplies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support daily operations and event needs.
• Develop purchasing forecasts based on event schedules, historical usage, and business demands.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
• Monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses.
• Partner with culinary, warehouse, concessions, premium, and operations teams to anticipate product and supply needs.
• Oversee inventory controls, including cycle counts, month-end inventory, product rotation, and variance reporting.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, and receiving documentation for accuracy.
• Resolve vendor, delivery, product quality, and inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Levy purchasing procedures, food safety requirements, and storage standards.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify usage trends, control waste, and support financial goals.
• Support and develop purchasing and warehouse team members while maintaining accountability for departmental standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related experience.
• Experience in a high-volume food and beverage, hospitality, sports, or entertainment environment preferred.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, purchasing processes, and inventory controls.
• Working knowledge of procurement and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience analyzing inventory, purchasing, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, product rotation, storage, and food safety standards.
• Experience with budgeting, cost controls, forecasting, and waste reduction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)