What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Procurement position at Brooklyn Kitchen | A division of Riviera Hospitality Group?
Executive Director of Procurement
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Department: Operations
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Role Summary
The Executive Director of Procurement will lead the company’s procurement strategy with a strong focus on vendor relationships, cost reduction, sourcing strategy, and process improvement. This role requires a senior leader with deep food industry experience, strong vendor connections, and the ability to strengthen procurement performance across a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a practical approach to streamlining processes, improving vendor performance, and driving measurable savings without compromising quality or service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement strategy across food, packaging, supplies, equipment, and key vendor categories
- Leverage vendor and distributor relationships to improve pricing, terms, and service levels
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable supplier agreements
- Assess and streamline procurement and purchasing processes to improve efficiency and accountability
- Partner closely with operations, culinary, warehouse, and leadership teams to align purchasing with business needs
- Analyze spending trends, vendor performance, and sourcing opportunities to support smarter decision-making
- Strengthen procurement controls, reporting, and overall department structure
- Provide leadership and direction across the procurement and purchasing function
Qualifications
- 10 years of leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain
- Strong background in food procurement or another high-volume operational environment
- Established food vendor relationships and a track record of negotiating strong pricing and service agreements
- Proven ability to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen vendor performance
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Executive presence with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive results
Preferred Experience
- High-volume meal production, food manufacturing, or hospitality
- Multi-site operations
- ERP or procurement systems experience
What Success Looks Like
- Lower food and supply costs
- Improved vendor terms and accountability
- More efficient procurement processes
- Stronger alignment between procurement and operations
- A more scalable purchasing function that supports growth
Why Join Us
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a procurement professional who knows how to build strong vendor partnerships, create structure, and drive meaningful savings in a growing organization.