Purchasing Manager

3 weeks ago


Austin, United States Terry Black s Barbecue LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. They ensure clear requirements, forecast market trends, mitigate risks, and collaborate with leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with all operational locations and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, supplies, products, and acceptable substitutions.
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
  • Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
  • Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
  • Coordinates with General Managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
  • Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
  • Keeps up with trends in procurement and travels to vendor locations.
  • Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.
  • Maintains all records needed for accounting.
  • Ensures that all goods required to run the restaurants are available when necessary.
  • Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
  • Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
  • Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
  • Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
  • Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Understanding of business and management principles.
  • Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
  • Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • At least three years of experience in a related field required.



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