Purchasing Manager- Soho House Austin

The Role

At Soho House a Purchasing Manager is responsible for setting and following established procedures in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing and payment of items. As the Purchasing Manager, you are responsible for understanding trends, cost and creating efficient processes. Collaborates with the finance team on contracts, invoicing, and other financial matters including preparing reports on purchase orders and cost analyses, evaluating potential vendors, suppliers and request quotes.

A successful Purchasing Manager will compare prices to maximize ROI and negotiate appropriate agreements to mitigate risk in price variances and quality control in supplier product and distribution.

Main Duties

• Influential leader to encourage others and advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; purchasing, vendor management and analysis between internal and external stakeholders for perishable and non-perishable products
• Partner with local kitchen teams and Head Chefs in maintaining lower food cost as well as controllable costs in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality of product and profitability
• Adhere to local and regional health and safety compliance as well as sanitation standards as specified in Soho House guidelines
• Oversee all invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity, quality, weights and purchase specifications are as ordered
• Enforce proper safeguards are in effect for the security of perishable and nonperishable food and beverage stored items
• Develop key performance indicators (KPI) to set goals and action plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish consistency in product and lowering margins while maximizing profit
• Conduct and maintain walk-throughs on property to ensure that all areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place
• Calculate projected costs associated with food and beverage inventory for existing and proposed properties for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.
• Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports and presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' transferable experience
• Proven experience managing vendors and negotiating rates
• Knowledge of local and regional sanitation and health safety compliance
• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment
• Knowledge of ADACO, FnBshop and BirchStreet a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands
• Ability to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
• Ability to perform fast paced movements throughout the club
• Ability to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, bend, crouch and climb

Benefits

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks and provides training to develop technical and managerial skills.

• Health Care + 401K: Medical, Dental & Vision and Retirement fund with a 2% match for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off: Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees
• Career Development: Opportunities to progress domestically or internationally, managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Community engagement through mentoring, apprenticeship, outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: Access to internal and external courses
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Food and drink events, trips and trainings
• Team Events: Monthly fitness sessions, cinema screenings and art classes
• Team Meal: Substantial meal provided while on duty