Procurement Manager – Shared Services

Department: Procurement and Supply Chain

Reports To: Senior Director

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Work Model: In-Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

Brands Supported: Charleys Cheesesteaks, BIBIBOP Asian Grill, Lenny’s Grill & Subs, GOSH Enterprises

About us:

Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:

• Charleys: A 850+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World
• Bibibop Asian Grill: An award winning, 80+ unit Korean‑inspired fast casual restaurant concept
• Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis‑based 60+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs
• Charleys Kids: A non‑profit, partnering with like‑minded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at‑risk children.
• Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation services

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Procurement Manager to manage day‑to‑day procurement for our restaurant supply chain. This role will be directly involved in sourcing, vendor communication, pricing negotiations, and purchase execution to ensure consistent product quality, supply continuity, and cost control. The Procurement Manager will work closely with culinary, marketing, and operations teams, as well as external suppliers, to resolve issues, manage inventory needs, and support new product launches while maintaining food safety and brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• The Procurement Manager – Other Foods will lead strategic sourcing activities for all non‑protein‑based food items and assist on proteins projects as required.
• This individual will have direct experience sourcing a broad range of food categories and can quickly synthesize new information for new products.
• Along with the Director of Procurement this role will develop and implement near and long‑term strategic sourcing projects.
• Engage cross functionally with the Supply Chain Brand Support Team and Brands directly to provide vendor and product expertise.
• Act as a liaison with the Culinary Team to support new product development and manage the implementation of new products from vendors.
• Ensure continuity of supply from vendors including transportation to food and paper distributors.
• Work with the Brand Support team to accurately forecast production plans in support of new product launches, limited time offerings, and other marketing initiatives.
• Budget annually for all items purchased.
• Track and report financial performance of all managed items to the Director of Procurement so that they can provide consolidated reporting to the finance team.
• Support the Supply Chain Brand Support teams as required
• Additional duties and tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Ability to work cross functionally with all business departments
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain management
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• 3 years of procurement experience

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Short‑term Disability
• Wellness activity reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Quarterly bonus
• Voluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children

GOSH is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and throughout employment, as required by applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation, please inform us so we can ensure your needs are met. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.