Foodservice Procurement Leader: Strategy & Savings

AVI Foodsystems; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, a leading foodservice provider, is seeking a Procurement Manager for its Headquarters Service Center in Warren, OH. You will lead day-to-day procurement activities, plan purchases, and negotiate pricing with suppliers while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of management-level purchasing in hospitality and a strong command of analytical decision-making. Expect collaboration with internal departments and a focus on cost optimization and vendor

Qualifications

• Three+ years of management-level purchasing or procurement experience in hospitality
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to drive cost savings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations for food and related supplies while meeting budget targets
• Plan and purchase food, disposables, cleaning supplies, and services cost-effectively
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for goods and services
• Forecast future procurement needs
• Establish KPIs to drive savings and reduce costs
• Negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships
• Prepare RFQs and approve purchases per policy
• Coordinate with Culinary, Marketing, Sales, and Finance
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments
• Lead and train direct reports
• Collaborate with other Procurement Managers

Skills

Procurement leadership

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, a leading foodservice provider, is seeking a Procurement Manager for its Headquarters Service Center in Warren, OH. You will lead day-to-day procurement activities, plan purchases, and negotiate pricing with suppliers while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of management-level purchasing in hospitality and a strong command of analytical decision-making. Expect collaboration with internal departments and a focus on cost optimization and vendor