Strategic Food Services Procurement Lead

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Einstein is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Food Services Purchasing to oversee procurement operations for the Food & Nutrition Services Department. The role focuses on purchasing activities, vendor relationships, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives to ensure continuous availability of food, supplies, and equipment for patient care and retail services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing/procurement or food service management.
• Healthcare, hospital, or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all food service purchasing functions.
• Develop vendor relationships for quality and pricing.
• Monitor inventory and minimize waste.
• Analyze purchasing trends and costs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports on purchasing and operations.

Skills

Vendor management

Inventory control

Cost optimization

Leadership

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Purchasing software

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montefiore Einstein is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Food Services Purchasing to oversee procurement operations for the Food & Nutrition Services Department. The role focuses on purchasing activities, vendor relationships, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives to ensure continuous availability of food, supplies, and equipment for patient care and retail services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a