Director of Purchasing

TalentoHC; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Director for a global restaurant brand based in Miami, FL. This role involves overseeing Purchasing Managers, developing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and implementing category strategies. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain management experience.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Detail-oriented with a solid business acumen and strategic mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop Purchasing Managers into independent buyers.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for high-quality products.
• Develop strategies for product categories to meet business objectives.
• Monitor vendor capacity to achieve quality, cost, and service expectations.

Connaissances

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier management skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

Talento has partnered with a global restaurant brand on a search for a Purchasing Director based in Miami, FL. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of assigned products at the best cost, while maintaining quality and service standards. This role oversees Purchasing Managers, develops supplier relationships, negotiates agreements, and implements category strategies. The Director also plays a key role in supplier performance management, cost forecasting, and the successful introduction of new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Purchasing Managers into independent buyers capable of managing assigned categories.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to secure competitively priced, high-quality products with reliable availability.
• Develop and implement strategies for assigned product categories to meet business objectives.
• Monitor vendor capacity and distribution capabilities to ensure quality, cost, and service expectations are achieved.
• Conduct supplier reviews, business performance evaluations, and financial analyses.
• Stay informed on commodity markets and price projections to support effective sourcing decisions.
• Oversee cost forecasting for finished goods to improve accuracy and budgeting.
• Support new product development initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with contracting protocols and accuracy of supply agreements.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Prepare and present purchasing programs and updates to senior leadership and committees.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to direct reports, ensuring clear goals and development plans.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain management experience.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and create solutions.
• Detail-oriented with a solid business acumen and strategic mindset.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Hospitality and Food and Beverage Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support