Procurement Manager, Foodservice

AVI Food systems seeks a driven, collaborative leader to fill the position of Procurement Manager, Food service at our Headquarters Service Center in Warren, OH.

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations for food and related supplies across the food service division while meeting budget targets
• Plan and purchase food, disposables, cleaning supplies, and services in a timely, cost-effective manner while maintaining quality, safety, and specification standards
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for goods and services
• Forecast future procurement needs
• Establish key performance indicators to drive savings and reduce cost of goods
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new suppliers and products
• Negotiate pricing on key ingredients and establish annual purchasing strategies
• Prepare RFQs for all goods and services
• Approve purchases in accordance with company policy
• Coordinate pricing and approved vendor information with internal company departments, including Culinary, Marketing, Sales, and Finance
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate, timely invoice payment
• Lead direct reports by providing clear direction, training, and support
• Collaborate with other Procurement Managers in overlapping areas of responsibility

• Three or more years of management-level purchasing or procurement experience within a hospitality-focused organization, such as restaurant groups, hotel chains, food service companies, or related purchasing groups
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Solid understanding of purchasing strategies and inventory management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Product development experience preferred
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to support effective buying decisions, resolve issues, improve processes, and reduce costs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Assertive, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Customer-focused with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Manage rebate programs, provide required documentation, and collect reporting
• Partner with field operations, headquarters departments, and contract services on vendor setups, pricing, and payment terms
• Conduct business reviews with vendors
• Negotiate and approve pricing agreements and contracts for food goods and services on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual basis
• Manage new account set-ups and changes with field operators

AVI values the dedication of its team members and offers the following benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE