Strategic Purchasing Coordinator — Cost & Vendor Management

DC RESTAURANT GROUP; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented corporate office

Descripción de la vacante

DC Restaurant Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to manage vendor relationships, monitor costs, and analyze purchasing trends for multiple brands. You will collaborate with operations and finance to control costs and ensure timely availability of ingredients and supplies across locations.

Ideal candidates have experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, analytical mindset.

Formación

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Understanding of food costs, COGS, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review pricing, identify trends, and recognize cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, restaurant operators, and corporate teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor food, beverage, packaging, and restaurant supply costs to identify pricing trends and significant changes.
• Analyze COGS and help identify factors impacting product costs and restaurant profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and major food distributors.
• Coordinate with restaurant teams and distributors to resolve product shortages, missed deliveries, substitutions, and quality concerns.
• Monitor product availability and inventory needs to help ensure restaurants have essential products and supplies.
• Stay informed on food industry trends, commodity pricing, and market conditions that may impact purchasing costs.
• Review vendor pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support purchasing strategies.
• Assist with sourcing new products, evaluating suppliers, and coordinating vendor programs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, vendor details, and product documentation.
• Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and other departments to support purchasing and supply chain needs.
• Communicate product pricing changes, availability updates, and vendor information to restaurant teams.
• Assist with improving purchasing processes and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency across multiple restaurant locations.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

DC Restaurant Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to manage vendor relationships, monitor costs, and analyze purchasing trends for multiple brands. You will collaborate with operations and finance to control costs and ensure timely availability of ingredients and supplies across locations.

Ideal candidates have experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, analytical mindset.