F&B Purchasing Lead — Inventory & Vendor Negotiations

Legends Global; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Toledo, OH is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to oversee purchasing, receiving and inventory control for food, beverage and operations across two venues. You will forecast inventory needs, negotiate with vendors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires collaboration with culinary leadership, F&B teams and approved vendors to maintain uninterrupted operations while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing, procurement, warehouse, or inventory management experience.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and cost management practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage food, beverage, paper, and operational supply purchasing.
• Source, negotiate, and procure liquor, wine, beer, and related beverage supplies.
• Process daily food, beverage, and operational requisitions.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders with approved vendors.
• Receive and verify vendor deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory control

Forecasting

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

LEAD Certification or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory management software

Job description

Legends Global in Toledo, OH is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to oversee purchasing, receiving and inventory control for food, beverage and operations across two venues. You will forecast inventory needs, negotiate with vendors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires collaboration with culinary leadership, F&B teams and approved vendors to maintain uninterrupted operations while delivering exceptional service.