Purchasing Manager (WA - Bellevue)

Purchasing & Procurement

• Sources, evaluates, and purchases food ingredients, packaging, equipment, and operating supplies for multi-state restaurants and commissary kitchens.
• Maintains accurate product lists, pricing files, vendor contacts, and order guides.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborates with commissary and store teams to ensure consistent product availability.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Manages purchase orders, delivery schedules, and lead times to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and regional suppliers.
• Ensures supplier performance meets expectations for quality, reliability, and pricing.
• Collaborates with Sysco, US Foods, produce suppliers, and specialty vendors.

Quality, Compliance & Operations Support

• Ensures all products meet Dough Zone’s quality, food safety, and brand standards.
• Works closely with commissary and operations teams to resolve quality concerns or product substitutions.
• Supports product testing, cuttings, and supply chain evaluations for new ingredient changes or menu items.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partners with Operations, Marketing, and Commissary teams during new store openings, menu updates, and promotional rollouts.
• Collaborates with Accounting/AP to verify invoices, correct discrepancies, and maintain price accuracy.
• Supports Supply Chain leadership with forecasting based on historical usage and seasonal patterns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience required.
• Proven experience buying food ingredients, packaging, or operations supplies.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel/Sheets; experience with ERP or inventory systems (Toast/Extrachef, Odoo, R365) a plus.
• Experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or food manufacturing industry.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• Experience working with national and regional distributors (Sysco, US Foods, etc.).
• Experience with restaurant inventory systems such as R365 is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, ingredients, commissary production, and supply chain processes.
• Multi-unit restaurant purchasing experience.

Benefits

• Pay: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid Time-off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement