Purchasing Manager (Concert Hall)

Honda Center; Anaheim (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B) is seeking a Purchasing Manager (Concert Hall) to lead purchasing, sourcing, and inventory for food, beverage, and hospitality operations in a fast-paced venue environment.

You will negotiate with vendors, manage procurement processes, and partner with culinary and hospitality teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. On-site role with occasional event-based hours and strong focus on accuracy.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, food and beverage, or related field preferred.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality or venue environments is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage purchasing and procurement for food, beverage, hospitality, and related operating supplies for the Concert Hall.
• Source products and vendors based on quality, availability, service, pricing, and operations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and other purchasing arrangements.
• Create and process purchase orders with approvals and documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supply chain issues to minimize shortages and waste.
• Coordinate receiving, verify deliveries, and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Collaborate with culinary, concessions, and hospitality leadership on forecasted needs.
• Support budgeting, invoicing, accruals, and purchasing-related reporting with Finance.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Ferramentas

ERP systems

F&B management systems

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da vaga

A great experience starts with you!Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile.Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change youVision: We are the gathering place of Orange CountyValues: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be BoldJob Title:Purchasing Manager (Concert Hall)Pay Details:The annual base salary range for this position in California is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing purchasing, procurement, and inventory-related activities supporting the Concert Hall’s hospitality and food and beverage operations. This role oversees the sourcing and purchasing of food, beverage, operating supplies, equipment, and other materials necessary to support daily operations and events while maintaining appropriate quality, cost, service, and inventory standards.The Purchasing Manager partners closely with culinary, concessions, hospitality, finance, operations, and vendor partners to ensure products and supplies are available when needed, purchasing practices align with operational and financial objectives, and appropriate controls are maintained throughout the procurement and receiving process.ResponsibilitiesManage purchasing and procurement activities for food, beverage, hospitality, and related operating supplies supporting the Concert HallSource products and vendors based on quality, availability, service, pricing, and operational requirementsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and other vendor partnersNegotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and other purchasing arrangements within established guidelinesCreate and process purchase orders and ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are maintainedMonitor product availability, lead times, pricing changes, and supply chain issues and communicate potential operational impactsPartner with culinary, concessions, and hospitality leadership to forecast purchasing needs based on event schedules, anticipated volume, menus, and operating requirementsMaintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, spoilage, and wasteCoordinate receiving activities and ensure deliveries are accurate, timely, and consistent with purchase orders and quality standardsReview invoices and resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, or other discrepancies with vendors and internal partnersPartner with Finance and Accounting to support invoice processing, accruals, reconciliations, budgeting, and purchasing-related reportingMonitor purchasing activity and analyze spend, product costs, usage, and vendor performance to identify savings and efficiency opportunitiesSupport food and beverage cost-control initiatives and provide purchasing data to assist with menu pricing, product selection, and profitability analysisMaintain accurate purchasing, vendor, product, and inventory records within applicable systemsEstablish and maintain purchasing procedures, approval processes, documentation standards, and internal controlsEnsure procurement activities comply with Company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable food safety and regulatory requirementsAssist with physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities as neededCoordinate the procurement of equipment, smallwares, disposables, uniforms, and other operating supplies required for venue and event operationsIdentify alternative vendors or products when necessary to address availability, cost, quality, or operational concernsSupport new venue initiatives, menu changes, special events, and other projects requiring sourcing or procurement supportPartner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory processesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, or a related field preferred5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, food and beverage, hospitality, or a related field preferredExperience purchasing food, beverage, or hospitality-related products in a high-volume environment preferredExperience working in a concert venue, arena, stadium, hotel, restaurant, convention center, or other hospitality environment preferredExperience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationshipsExperience with purchasing, inventory management, ERP, or food and beverage management systems preferredStrong knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and inventory management principlesUnderstanding of food and beverage products, cost controls, inventory management, and supplier relationshipsStrong negotiation and vendor management skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing, purchasing trends, inventory levels, and spendStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve purchasing and delivery issues in a timely mannerProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly ExcelAbility to build effective relationships with vendors and cross-functional business partnersAbility to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environmentAbility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or event-based schedules as operational needs requireKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEducation - Bachelor's DegreeExperience Required – 5+ YearsThis position is on-site.BV-2026Company:Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)Our Commitment:We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!