Strategic Purchasing Manager, Hospitality & F&B

Bluejack National; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluejack National is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement for our hospitality operations in Texas. You will source F&B, FF&E, OS&E, and services, manage supplier contracts, and oversee receiving, inventory, and cost control to support guest experience and margin goals.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Culinary leaders, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead a Purchasing/Receiving team with KPI-driven performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field.
• 3–7 years’ hotel or hospitality procurement experience; pre-opening and/or F&B buying a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills; data-driven with advanced Excel/procurement software proficiency.
• Knowledge of inventory control, P2P/ERP systems, and three-way match.
• Familiarity with food safety and relevant local regulations.
• Clear communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM/CIPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source F&B, OS&E, FF&E, housekeeping, engineering, and service contracts.
• Run competitive bids/RFQs, analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs; execute and maintain supplier contracts.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and conduct market surveys to benchmark availability and pricing.
• Create and manage POs; ensure three-way match (PR/PO/invoice) and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners; resolve shortages, substitutions, and quality issues promptly.
• Enforce SOPs for purchasing, receiving, and emergency issuing; close open POs monthly.
• Set par levels, min/max, and re-order points; monitor stock turns, expiries, and variances.
• Partner with Culinary/Outlet leaders and Cost Control to track consumption, reduce waste, and optimize specs and pack sizes.
• Deliver departmental savings targets; provide price comparisons and variance reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Bluejack National is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement for our hospitality operations in Texas. You will source F&B, FF&E, OS&E, and services, manage supplier contracts, and oversee receiving, inventory, and cost control to support guest experience and margin goals.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Culinary leaders, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead a Purchasing/Receiving team with KPI-driven performance.