Purchasing Manager ( {{city}})

Here at HR Soul, our solutions amplify the performance of people and the soul of company culture. From strategic planning with CEOs, partnering with HR leaders on key projects, building high-performing teams, to coaching and recruiting the future of our clients' organizations we connect purpose with performance to drive results.

We are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager for our Fort Lauderdale, FL client.

We believe in winning, curiosity, ownership, gratitude, and a sense of purpose. We are seeking a leader in food procurement and cost control who embodies these values while driving efficiency and profitability across our organization.

Key Initiatives & Responsibilities:

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
• Negotiate favorable agreements to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and consistency.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews to ensure compliance with expectations.
• Develop and maintain a supplier scorecard to evaluate and track vendor performance.
• Continuously source new suppliers to drive cost efficiency and mitigate risk.

Food Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and manage theoretical vs. actual food costs, addressing variances proactively.
• Implement leading indicator tracking for food cost trends.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or operations.
• Oversee inventory management, including forecasting, purchasing, and stock rotation.
• Partner with operations and culinary teams to analyze and optimize recipe costs.

Financial Reporting & Collaboration

• Work with finance teams to establish accurate food cost reporting.
• Lead weekly and monthly updates on cost trends, savings, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with financial targets.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to food costs.

Operational Strategy & Process Improvement

• Develop new procurement strategies to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Improve ordering systems, supplier metrics, and contract management.
• Support new product development through cost-effective ingredient sourcing.
• Collaborate on product launches with culinary and operations teams.
• Oversee Receiving and Warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, supply chain, or equivalent work experience in food procurement or cost control.
• 58 years of relevant experience in food procurement, supply chain, or cost management within a multi-unit foodservice, meal production, or food manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in cost control and food margin optimization.
• Experience analyzing theoretical vs. actual food costs.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations and procurement practices.
• Cross-functional communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and working with GPOs.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and financial modeling tools.
• Ability to work across finance, culinary, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

At HR Soul, we celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.

Diversity Commitment

At HR Soul, we embrace a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences within our workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, individuals of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, immigrants, and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

HR Soul proudly upholds its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or candidate based on various attributes, including but not limited to race (encompassing characteristics historically associated with race such as hair texture and style), color, gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable laws.

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HR Soul and its partners are fully committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals are included. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance during the job application or interview process, or require accommodations to perform essential job functions, please reach out via our contact page: .

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• The candidates skill set, experience, and education
• Required licenses and certifications
• Geographic location of the office
• Additional business and organizational considerations

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