Procurement Director - RDG

RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami's upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

DREAM IT

MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic-related challenges and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts, including AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River, Claudie (opened Feb 2025), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove and Casa Neos Lounge (Fall 2025), Noora and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (Spring 2026).

BUILD IT

RDG's distinguished brand portfolio and exclusive membership program aim to create a network of venues and experiences that offer a unique lifestyle to guests and members in Florida. Our goal is to establish RDG as a leader in the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

GROW IT

RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Summary

As the Director of Procurement, you will lead and own the end-to-end procurement and supply chain strategy for RDG across all concepts and locations. This role is responsible for driving cost efficiency, ensuring product quality, building scalable systems, and supporting rapid domestic and international expansion. You will partner cross-functionally with Culinary, Finance, Operations, and Development teams to optimize margins while maintaining RDG’s luxury brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and negotiating pricing with vendors in compliance with company standards to maximize cost efficiency.
• Own and execute RDG’s company-wide procurement and sourcing strategy across all concepts.
• Lead vendor strategy including sourcing, negotiation, and management of national and regional supplier partnerships.
• Develop and manage preferred vendor programs and long-term pricing agreements.
• Drive food & beverage cost optimization and establish COGS targets across all concepts.
• Partner with Culinary and Finance teams to support menu engineering and margin improvement.
• Standardize procurement processes, product specifications, and pricing structures across locations while maintaining concept uniqueness.
• Lead procurement efforts for all new openings including vendor onboarding, budgeting, and timeline execution.
• Implement and optimize procurement and inventory systems, including RMS and forecasting tools.
• Develop real-time reporting dashboards to monitor pricing trends, vendor performance, and cost variances.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including shortages, inflation, and vendor dependency.
• Establish contingency sourcing strategies and backup vendor networks.
• Drive sustainable sourcing initiatives aligned with RDG’s brand values.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement team including buyers, coordinators, and analysts.
• Set KPIs and performance metrics for procurement operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Development teams.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Oversee inventory controls and ensure accurate costing across all locations.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of procurement leadership experience in luxury hospitality or multi-unit restaurant groups.
• Strong experience in food & beverage purchasing and cost control.
• Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience scaling procurement systems across multiple locations or markets.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with procurement and inventory systems (RMS preferred).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Willingness to travel across RDG locations.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• General office assignments-(typing), which lends itself to repetitive motion.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be in warm (hot) weather conditions throughout shift (Pool and boat deck)