Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management

LaSalle Network; Hickory Creek (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to build and formalize the procurement function for a growing multi-location hospitality organization. You will analyze purchasing activity, evaluate vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and create a scalable procurement approach as the company expands.

The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous environment, can organize ambiguity, develop data-backed recommendations, and execute sourcing strategies with vendors and internal

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret purchasing data.
• Experience identifying cost-saving, consolidation, or vendor optimization opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Excel and business systems used for purchasing, finance, or AP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing, vendor, and contract data across multiple locations.
• Identify duplicate, overlapping, or inefficient vendor relationships.
• Lead vendor rationalization and supplier consolidation efforts.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements.
• Evaluate food, beverage, and other operational purchasing categoriesReview vendor networks, delivery structures, and purchasing practices.
• Develop data-backed procurement recommendations.
• Partner directly with vendors to execute sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Establish procurement priorities, processes, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage

Ramp

ERP platforms

Purchasing tools

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to help build and formalize the procurement function for a growing multi-location hospitality organization.

This role will focus on analyzing purchasing activity, evaluating vendor relationships, identifying consolidation opportunities, negotiating contracts and terms, and creating a more scalable procurement approach as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, organizing ambiguous information, developing recommendations, and executing directly with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing, vendor, and contract data across multiple locations
• Identify duplicate, overlapping, or inefficient vendor relationships
• Lead vendor rationalization and supplier consolidation efforts
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements
• Evaluate food, beverage, and other operational purchasing categoriesReview vendor networks, delivery structures, and purchasing practices
• Develop data-backed procurement recommendations
• Partner directly with vendors to execute sourcing and negotiation strategies
• Establish procurement priorities, processes, and reporting
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related experience
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret purchasing data
• Experience identifying cost-saving, consolidation, or vendor optimization opportunities
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Excel and business systems used for purchasing, finance, or AP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, events, restaurants, or another multi-location operating environment
• Experience with multi-unit procurement or distributed vendor networks
• Familiarity with systems such as Sage, Ramp, ERP platforms, or purchasing tools
• Experience building or improving procurement processes in a growing organization

What Success Looks Like

Early priorities will include understanding current purchasing activity, reviewing vendor and contract relationships, identifying consolidation opportunities, and creating a prioritized list of procurement initiatives.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys combining analysis, vendor strategy, negotiation, and execution in a high-autonomy environment.

Details

Location: Dallas, TX | Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 base salary, plus bonus opportunity

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available

Reports To: Controller, with regular interaction with the CFO and COO

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.