Strategic F&B Purchasing Manager

Golden Entertainment, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Entertainment LLC is seeking an experienced F&B Purchasing Manager to oversee strategic and daily procurement across all properties. You will manage vendor relationships, solicit and evaluate proposals, and drive cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

The role requires leadership of a purchasing team, development of process improvements, and collaboration with property and corporate teams to optimize efficiency and control costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or related experience in food & beverage within gaming industry; includes leadership or progressive responsibility

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership
• Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals
• Oversee the procurement of food and beverage products, ensuring inventory is maintained at appropriate par levels and departmental requirements are met
• Lead the creation and maintenance of item numbers to support efficient ordering processes
• Maintain and update bid sheets with detailed product specifications to secure competitive pricing from multiple approved suppliers
• Develop and update Blanket Purchase Order templates to support operational purchasing needs
• Establish and maintain product programs designed to maximize volume purchasing opportunities and cost efficiencies
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and approved distributors on an enterprise-wide basis
• Ensure high-quality products are obtained at the most competitive prices by leveraging discounts, rebates, and other cost-saving opportunities
• Research and evaluate new products, promotional opportunities, and closeout purchases to reduce food and beverage costs
• Support menu development initiatives through the sourcing and evaluation of new products and ingredients
• Assist with product evaluations and facilitates the reduction and removal of slow-moving or obsolete inventory from warehouse stock
• Collaborate with property and corporate teams to identify purchasing opportunities that improve operational efficiency and support business objectives.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company purchasing standards and specifications
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company’s guest service culture standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Red Rock purchasing software

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Golden Entertainment LLC is seeking an experienced F&B Purchasing Manager to oversee strategic and daily procurement across all properties. You will manage vendor relationships, solicit and evaluate proposals, and drive cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

The role requires leadership of a purchasing team, development of process improvements, and collaboration with property and corporate teams to optimize efficiency and control costs.