Pizza Procurement Manager

Job Summary Nuri's Pizza Tavern is seeking an experienced and strategic Pizza Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and the procurement of ingredients, packaging materials, and restaurant supplies. The successful candidate will develop purchasing plans, negotiate supplier terms, monitor costs, and ensure that the restaurant maintains a reliable supply of quality products. This role requires strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills to support efficient restaurant operations and effective cost management. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement activities for pizza ingredients, including flour, dough, cheese, tomatoes, sauces, meats, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings. Oversee purchasing of beverages, takeaway containers, pizza boxes, cleaning products, and other operational supplies. Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and distributors. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and purchasing agreements. Develop purchasing plans based on inventory levels, sales patterns, seasonal demand, and operational requirements. Coordinate with kitchen staff and restaurant management to forecast ingredient and supply needs. Review purchase requests and ensure orders are accurate, authorized, and delivered on schedule. Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery reliability, and pricing changes. Compare supplier quotations and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs without compromising quality. Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation. Coordinate with inventory personnel to prevent shortages, overstocking, and unnecessary waste. Monitor food product expiration dates and support appropriate stock rotation practices. Resolve procurement issues involving incorrect deliveries, damaged products, shortages, or delayed shipments. Prepare procurement reports and provide management with updates on spending, supplier performance, and purchasing trends. Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies, budget guidelines, and applicable food safety requirements. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, procurement, hospitality management, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or restaurant supply operations. Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing purchasing budgets. Strong understanding of inventory control, purchase orders, and supplier coordination. Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in spreadsheets, purchasing systems, and inventory management software. Strong communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to manage multiple suppliers, orders, and deadlines. Knowledge of food quality, storage, and food safety requirements. Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen teams, finance personnel, and restaurant management. Preferred Skills Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Cost analysis and budget monitoring. Procurement planning and demand forecasting. Contract negotiation and vendor evaluation. Inventory optimization and waste reduction. Purchase order management and invoice verification. Problem-solving and operational leadership. Work Environment The Pizza Procurement Manager works in a restaurant business environment, combining administrative purchasing responsibilities with coordination among suppliers, kitchen personnel, inventory staff, and management. The role may require supplier meetings, delivery reviews, purchasing analysis, and occasional visits to storage or receiving areas. Flexible availability may be necessary to address urgent supply issues. Benefits Depending on company policy, employment status, and eligibility, benefits may include: Competitive salary. Paid time off. Employee meal benefits. Professional development and procurement training. …

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