Purchasing Manager (WA - Bellevue)

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Sick leave

Paid Time-off

Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Discount Programs

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A rapidly expanding restaurant group is seeking a Purchasing Manager/Buyer to oversee procurement for food ingredients, packaging, and supplies across multiple states. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the foodservice industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to maintain supplier relationships efficiently. This role offers a salary range of $90,000 – $110,000 per year, along with health insurance, paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or food manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Proficiency with Excel/Sheets; experience with ERP or inventory systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase food ingredients and supplies for restaurants and commissary kitchens.
• Maintain accurate product lists, pricing, and vendor contacts.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with teams to ensure product availability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel/Sheets

ERP systems (Toast/Extrachef, Odoo, R365)

Job description

About Dough Zone USA

Dough Zone USA is a rapidly expanding multi‑state restaurant group with 29+ locations and four commissary kitchens across WA, OR, CA, and TX. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our supply chain and purchasing functions to support our operations and maintain the high product standards our brand is known for.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager/Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of food ingredients, packaging, operating supplies, and other goods essential to supporting our restaurant operations and commissary production. This role requires someone with strong experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or food manufacturing industry, who understands ingredient sourcing, distributor relationships, and the operational realities of a multi‑unit environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and skilled at managing vendors and costs while ensuring consistent product supply across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and purchase food ingredients, packaging, equipment, and operating supplies for multi‑state restaurants and commissary kitchens.
• Maintain accurate product lists, pricing files, vendor contacts, and order guides.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with commissary and store teams to ensure consistent product availability.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and lead times to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and regional suppliers.
• Ensure supplier performance meets expectations for quality, reliability, and pricing.
• Onboard new suppliers, negotiate agreements, and obtain competitive quotes.
• Coordinate with Sysco, US Foods, produce suppliers, and specialty vendors.
• Ensure all products meet Dough Zone’s quality, food safety, and brand standards.
• Work closely with commissary and operations teams to resolve quality concerns or product substitutions.
• Support product testing, cuttings, and supply chain evaluations for new ingredient changes or menu items.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Commissary teams during new store openings, menu updates, and promotional rollouts.
• Collaborate with Accounting/AP to verify invoices, correct discrepancies, and maintain price accuracy.
• Support Supply Chain leadership with forecasting based on historical usage and seasonal patterns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience buying food ingredients, packaging, or operations supplies.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel/Sheets; experience with ERP or inventory systems (Toast/Extrachef, Odoo, R365) a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, multi‑location environment.
• Able to travel when needed.
• Experience working with national and regional distributors (Sysco, US Foods, etc.).
• Experience with restaurant inventory systems such as R365 is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, ingredients, commissary production, and supply chain processes.
• Multi‑unit restaurant purchasing experience.

Benefits

• Pay: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
• Health Insurance
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid Time‑off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA and Moji Food participate in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.