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. The role focuses on understanding trends and costs, creating efficient processes, and collaborating with the finance team on contracts, invoicing, purchase orders, cost analyses, and vendor evaluations.

A successful Purchasing Manager compares prices to maximize ROI and negotiates agreements to mitigate risk in price variances and ensure quality control in supplier products and distribution.

Main Duties

• Lead purchasing and vendor management activities for perishable and non-perishable products
• Partner with kitchen teams and Head Chefs to control food and beverage costs and ensure profitability
• Ensure compliance with local and regional health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Oversee invoices and shipments to verify quantity, quality, weights, and specifications
• Maintain safeguards for perishable and nonperishable inventory
• Develop and track KPI metrics to lower margins and maximize profit
• Conduct property walk-throughs to ensure maintenance and preventative processes
• Calculate projected food and beverage inventory costs for existing and proposed properties
• Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

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 work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Knowledge of ADACO, FnBshop, and BirchStreet

Physical Requirements

• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours
• Ability to move quickly throughout the property
• Ability to lift or carry at least 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, bend, crouch, and climb

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with global benefits and perks
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with 2% match for full-time employees
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Career development opportunities
• Learning and development programs
• Team events and complimentary team meals while on duty