Director of Supply Chain and Compliance

Company: Sustainable Restaurant Group
Location: HQ 252 SE 2nd Ave, Portland OR 97214
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Reports To: Director of Operations / CFO / CEO

Position Summary

Sustainable Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Director of Supply Chain and Compliance to oversee procurement operations across our portfolio of restaurant concepts. This role is responsible for sourcing quality products, negotiating vendor contracts, managing inventory systems, controlling costs, and ensuring timely delivery of food, beverage, equipment, and operational supplies across all locations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hospitality industry experience and understands how purchasing impacts guest experience, kitchen operations, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with food, beverage, equipment, and supply vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, payment terms, and service agreements
• Identify new vendors aligned with quality, sustainability, and budget goals
• Ensure consistent product standards across all restaurant locations

Cost Control & Financial Performance

• Monitor market pricing and proactively manage cost fluctuations
• Develop purchasing strategies to improve margins and reduce waste, while managing inventory management platforms (MarginEdge)
• Track food cost, beverage cost, and supply spend across all units
• Prepare regular purchasing reports for leadership team
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Monitor and track commodity trends, analyze market fluctuations, and communicate key insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making 
• Identify and leverage opportunities to secure the best pricing and value on products and services across all SRG brands through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and purchasing initiatives. 
• Manage and support purchasing needs for new restaurant openings, concept rebrands, and remodel initiatives across all brands. 

Inventory & Operations Support

• Oversee purchasing systems, ordering schedules, and par levels
• Partner with chefs, GMs, and operations leaders to forecast needs
• Help implement and audit  inventory controls and standard ordering processes
• Resolve shortages, substitutions, delivery issues, and quality concerns quickly, partnering and or guiding the Commissary when needed

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure vendors meet licensing, insurance, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain purchasing records, contracts, and approved vendor lists
• Own compliance to Sustainability, MSE, ASC, and any other certifications
• Support sustainability initiatives, local sourcing, and ethical procurement practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-unit foodservice
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, inventory systems, and vendor negotiations
• Experience managing multiple locations or concepts preferred
• Excellent Excel / spreadsheet and reporting skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Preferred Experience

• Multi-unit restaurant group experience
• Experience with seafood, produce, beverage, and specialty sourcing
• Familiarity with inventory platforms such as MarginEdge, Restaurant365, Craftable, or similar systems
• Passion for sustainability and responsible sourcing

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus opportunity tied to cost savings and performance
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Dining discounts
• Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group