Sr. Procurement Manager, Non-Food
Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management efforts across a diverse portfolio of non-food spend categories, including FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), Smallwares, Equipment, Capital Projects (CapEx), and Packaging. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, driving cost optimization initiatives, and ensuring supply continuity across a growing restaurant organization.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in restaurant industry procurement, experience managing complex supplier relationships, and a proven track record of delivering savings while supporting operational excellence and growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies for FF&E, Smallwares, Equipment, Packaging, and CapEx-related purchases.
- Lead strategic sourcing events, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
- Identify and implement cost savings, value engineering, and process improvement initiatives across assigned categories.
- Partner with Operations, Development, Construction, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support restaurant growth and capital investment plans.
- Manage supplier performance through established KPIs focused on quality, service, cost, innovation, and delivery.
- Support new restaurant openings, remodel programs, and equipment replacement initiatives.
- Evaluate market trends, industry benchmarks, and supplier capabilities to ensure competitive sourcing strategies.
- Negotiate favorable commercial terms, rebates, service agreements, and long-term contracts.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize disruption to restaurant operations.
- Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, and savings opportunities to executive leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
- Restaurant, foodservice, hospitality, or multi-unit retail industry experience required.
- Experience managing one or more of the following categories:
- FF&E
- Smallwares
- Restaurant Equipment
- Packaging
- Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
- Facilities or Construction-related spend
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable cost savings.
- Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.
- Advanced Excel and ERP/Procurement system experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale restaurant development, remodel, or franchise growth initiatives.
- Background managing national supplier networks and strategic sourcing programs.
- CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or related procurement certification.
- Experience with sustainability, packaging innovation, or supplier diversity initiatives.
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