What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Leeds Professional Resources?
A leading national supply chain organization within the food service industry is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support sourcing and supplier management for high-volume product categories. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, data-driven environment supporting one of the nation’s most recognized restaurant systems.
Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for maintaining a continuous supply of competitively priced products while optimizing supplier relationships and contract performance. This position will play a key role in negotiating pricing and supply agreements, managing supplier capacity, and ensuring consistent quality, cost, and service standards across a large network.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate and execute supplier agreements, ensuring best-in-class pricing, service, and reliability.
- Develop and manage supply matrices that optimize landed product costs across distribution centers.
- Monitor pricing compliance, cost adjustments, and supplier performance to maintain transparency and consistency.
- Conduct regular supplier business reviews, assessing financial stability, capacity, and quality metrics.
- Partner with internal departments to support product launches, promotions, and inventory transitions.
- Coordinate production timelines and communication across supply chain partners.
- Provide strategic recommendations on sourcing initiatives and long-term category planning.
- Present purchasing programs and updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 4–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a focus on vendor relationships and cost control.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or supply chain systems.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
If you’re a driven procurement professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic, nationally recognized organization, we’d love to connect. Apply today!
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000