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Director, Purchasing (Restaurants)

Director, Purchasing (Restaurants)

Tab Commerce • Austin, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director Of Purchasing

We're hiring a Director of Purchasing to lead supplier strategy, contract negotiation, and purchasing optimization across our growing network of restaurant partners. This is a highly strategic role focused on driving cost efficiencies, building strong supplier relationships, and developing scalable systems that improve how restaurants source goods and services. You'll work cross-functionally to design and implement a modern, technology-enabled approach to purchasing.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships
    • Build and manage relationships with national and regional suppliers across key categories (food, beverage, disposables, services)
    • Identify opportunities to improve pricing, terms, and overall supplier performance
    • Develop sourcing strategies aligned with operator needs
  • Negotiate High-Impact Agreements
    • Lead contract negotiations with manufacturers, distributors, and service providers
    • Structure pricing, rebates, and incentive programs that drive measurable savings
    • Leverage aggregated demand across partners where applicable
  • Build Scalable Purchasing Systems
    • Design processes and frameworks that standardize purchasing across a diverse set of operators
    • Create playbooks for supplier onboarding, category expansion, and contract management
    • Develop reporting and performance tracking across vendors and categories
  • Develop AI-Enabled Workflows
    • Implement AI agents and automation tools to:
      • Analyze pricing and benchmark suppliers
      • Streamline sourcing and RFP workflows
      • Monitor contract compliance and identify savings opportunities
    • Partner with product and engineering teams to embed intelligence into purchasing operations
    • Continuously improve efficiency and reduce manual overhead
  • Drive Operator Value
    • Deliver measurable cost savings and improved unit economics for restaurant partners
    • Provide transparency into pricing, performance, and savings
    • Collaborate with customer teams to align purchasing strategy with real-world operator needs

What We're Looking For

Relevant Industry Experience

  • 715+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing leadership
  • Experience negotiating supplier agreements at:
    • Large restaurant groups (multi-unit / national scale), or
    • Foodservice GPOs or purchasing organizations
  • Strong understanding of foodservice supply chain dynamics

Proven Negotiator

  • Track record of securing favorable pricing, rebates, and contract terms
  • Deep familiarity with distributor and manufacturer economics

Systems-Oriented Builder

  • Experience creating or scaling purchasing processes across multiple locations or brands
  • Ability to design structured, repeatable systems in a fast-moving environment

AI / Automation Mindset

  • Interest in leveraging AI and automation to scale operations efficiently
  • Ability to identify opportunities for intelligent workflows and reduced manual effort

Analytical & Strategic

  • Strong financial intuition and data-driven decision-making
  • Comfortable working across both strategic planning and hands-on execution

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with or alongside purchasing cooperatives or networks
  • Exposure to restaurant technology systems (POS, inventory, AP/AR)
  • Background in high-growth or tech-enabled environments
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