Procurement Specialist

Posted Monday, November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned,Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

Location:

Remote (Dallas, TX area Preferred)

Northland Properties is one of North America’s fastest-growing hospitality companies and recognized as one of the most trusted names in hospitality. We are the parent company to a collection of well-known hotel, restaurant, resort, and sports brands with locations throughout the US, Canada, the UK. We have significant growth plans for the US, with 2 new concepts open ed in 2025, and a number of openings for our existing brands planned for the coming years .

Northland offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment, unique employee perks , and a world of career opportunities .

With a diverse portfolio that includes Moxies, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, The Tavern Collective, Shark Club, Sandman Hotel Group, and the Dallas Stars, Northland Properties is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to all of our guests.

Northland Properties is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the consistent availability of products and services across our diverse portfolio of restaurant brands in the United States. The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in shaping our culinary offerings by sourcing premium ingredients, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting menu innovation , a s well as restaurant openings.

The ideal candidate brings extensive industry experience, a deep understanding of food service and /or restaurant operations, and a strong network of trusted suppliers. They will work closely with culinary leadership, franchise partners, and operations teams to align purchasing strategies with brand standards and cost targets.

• Collaborate with the procurement and culinary teams to understand menu requirements and source ingredients accordingly.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing , while maintaining quality standards.
• Use a data-driven approach to m onitor market trends, seasonal availability, and emerging products to enhance menu offerings.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks on incoming products from our suppliers/distributors to ensure they are meeting our specifications.
• Work closely with logistics and distribution partners to streamline supply chain resilience .
• Issue RFPs and RFQs for major categories to identify opportunities and reduce cost.
• Support new restaurant openings by providing guidance on procurement programs to our operators and franchisees.
• Have a cross-functional attitude to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure alignment and make informed purchasing decisions.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary or food service procurement, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit operations.
• Strong understanding of food categories, culinary trends, and supply chain .
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and finance teams.
• Culinary education or background is a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel to supplier and restaurant locations as needed.

• Experience with Crunch Time for inventory and cost management.
• In-depth knowledge of major b roadline distribution management, including vendor performance and optimization.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and procurement analytics.
• Previous experience in banquet and/or concession operations, including sourcing for high-volume, event-based food service environments.

• Be part of a high-growth organization…