Purchasing Manager Starting $65 - $75K

Cherokee-Town-; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k) with employer match up to 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Holiday bonus

Employer-sponsored scholarship

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs and incentives

Growth and development opportunities

Employee recognition and appreciation

MARTA commuter discount

Free meals while on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

Free employee golf on most Mondays

Job summary

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee receiving, inventory, and procurement to support culinary and club operations. The role emphasizes cost savings, accuracy, and leadership within the Purchasing team.

This full-time position requires strong knowledge of food products, meats, seafood, and purchasing procedures, with the ability to travel between club locations if needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of food products, including proteins, seafood, produce, dairy and dry goods.
• Strong knowledge of meat and poultry, including grades, cuts, yields and quality characteristics.
• Knowledge of seafood species, freshness indicators, seasonality and product specs.
• Proficient in purchasing procedures, inventory control, and receiving operations.
• Experience with inventory management and purchase order systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving and issuing of product deliveries throughout the Club.
• Inspect incoming products for quality and accuracy.
• Review invoices against purchase orders and identify shortages, discrepancies, or variances.
• Manage requisitions and communicate out-of-stock items or shortages to appropriate departments.
• Maintain FIFO stock rotation, storeroom organization, cleanliness, and security.
• Assist with and perform end-of-month inventory.
• Manage ordering, tracking, inventory, and control of rental uniforms.
• Utilize inventory management and purchase order systems to support daily operations.
• Order food and beverage products as needed based on established purchasing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support the Purchasing Director and oversee department operations when needed.

Skills

Food knowledge

Meat and poultry knowledge

Seafood knowledge

Purchasing procedures

Inventory control

Analytical/problem-solving

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory management systems

Purchase order systems

Job description

Description

Know the product. Control the details. Keep the operation moving.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of the nation’s premier private clubs, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team at our Country Club in Sandy Springs, GA.

This is more than receiving deliveries and managing inventory. You’ll play an important role behind the scenes—ensuring our teams have the right products, at the right quality, at the right time, while maintaining strong inventory controls and identifying opportunities to operate more efficiently.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

Impact the Entire Operation — Purchasing touches nearly every area of the Club. Your organization, accuracy, and follow-through directly support our culinary, beverage, and Club operations.

Own the Details — From receiving and invoice verification to inventory, requisitions, uniforms, and stock rotation, you'll help ensure products and information are accurate from arrival to use.

Find Smarter Solutions — Use your purchasing knowledge and analytical skills to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising the quality our members expect.

Step Up & Lead — Be prepared to oversee Purchasing operations in the Purchasing Director's absence and help keep the department organized, responsive, and running smoothly.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee the receiving and issuing of product deliveries throughout the Club.
• Inspect incoming products for quality and accuracy.
• Review invoices against purchase orders and identify shortages, discrepancies, or variances.
• Manage requisitions and communicate out-of-stock items or shortages to appropriate departments.
• Maintain proper FIFO stock rotation, storeroom organization, cleanliness, and security.
• Assist with and perform end‑of‑month inventory.
• Manage the ordering, tracking, inventory, and control of rental uniforms.
• Utilize inventory management and purchase order systems to support daily operations.
• Order food and beverage products as needed based on established purchasing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support the Purchasing Director and oversee department operations when needed.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive knowledge of food products and culinary ingredients, with a strong understanding of proteins, seafood, produce, dairy, dry goods, and specialty products.
• Strong knowledge of meat and poultry, including beef grades, primal/subprimal cuts, steak cuts, portion specifications, yields, aging, quality characteristics, and appropriate applications.
• Knowledge of seafood and fish, including different species, fresh vs. frozen products, seasonality, quality indicators, sourcing, and product specifications
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control, and receiving operations.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets.
• Experience using inventory management and purchase order systems.
• Ability to maintain a calm, mature, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and access areas throughout the facility as needed.
• Ability to travel between Club locations when necessary.

YOUR FULL-TIME BENEFITS & PERKS

Cherokee offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, career, and future, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 5%
• Paid time off and holidays
• Holiday bonus
• Employer-sponsored scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee recognition and appreciation events
• MARTA commuter discount
• Free meals while on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided, based on department and position
• Free employee golf on most Mondays

THE CHEORKEE DIFFERENCE

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town & Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs, with locations in Buckhead and Sandy Springs.

We're in the happiness business, and delivering an exceptional member experience requires an equally exceptional operation behind the scenes.

Guided by the Cherokee Standard, we value team members who bring a “What can I do? How can I help?” attitude, take ownership of the details, and look for better ways to support the team.

If you're organized, analytical, and know how to keep products—and an operation—moving, we want to meet you.