Food Beverage Purchasing Manager

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A popular Caribbean restaurant in San Jose is looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in purchasing and the ability to negotiate effectively. Responsibilities include securing products at the best prices, consolidating purchases, and liaising between suppliers and the restaurant. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment with a focus on employee success.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or financial planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and employees at all levels.
• Ability to negotiate to maximize prices and deals.

Responsibilities

• Secure products at the best possible pricing without compromising quality.
• Consolidate purchases for maximum economic benefit.
• Liaise between suppliers and restaurants to ensure needs are met.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, or supply chain

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant in 7 different locations in the Silicon Valley California area. At Back A Yard, customers experience Caribbean welcoming culture and cuisine. Our management team provides every employee with training, feedback, and tools that they need and deserve to be successful at work and tools. If you are a team player, grow your career with Back A Yard.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager to join our successful group of restaurants.

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service
• Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Forge close relationships with Management and Staff across the restaurants
• Liaise between suppliers and restaurants to ensure their needs are being met
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service and product provided
• Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving
• Ensure the company purchasing systems are up to date with products and pricing to facilitate its smooth operation at the restaurant level

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or merchandise/financial planning.
• A bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and employees at all levels.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers to maximize the best prices and deals.
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Plan and organize their work.
• Strong Time Management skills with self and team.
• Able to interact professionally with suppliers, customers, and other employees.