Senior Purchasing Manager — Live Entertainment

Honda Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

F&B management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.