Buyer

Texas Roadhouse • Rochester, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to Love Your Job? Texas Roadhouse is looking for legendary, passionate Roadies to join our Support Center team in Louisville, KY. If you’re ready to bring your energy, partnership, and heart to a place where fun meets purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Come see why our Roadies love their jobs! Why This Role Rocks As Buyer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our restaurants running smoothly by sourcing, negotiating, and managing Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment across all Texas Roadhouse concepts. You’ll partner with suppliers, distributors, and internal teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time—always prioritizing quality, food safety, and cost. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working cross‑functionally, and making a real impact behind the scenes of a fast‑growing restaurant brand, this role brings the sizzle. This position is located at the Texas Roadhouse Support Center located in Louisville, Kentucky and will work a hybrid schedule. Remote may be considered for more experienced candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Restaurant industry experience a plus
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Buying, FFE, Distribution, or a relevant experience in Supply Chain
• Strong Excel skills with confidence in data analysis
• Customer‑focused mindset with solid communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle foundational procurement responsibilities with guidance and initiative

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and manage contracts for assigned FFE categories
• Support restaurant operations by resolving purchasing and distribution issues
• Partner with suppliers and distributors to ensure product availability, including new store openings
• Research and evaluate alternate suppliers, coordinating product samples, testing, and approvals
• Support RFPs, bids, specifications, and contract awards
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply conditions
• Communicate product changes and updates to restaurants and internal teams
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and procurement records
• Identify and lead opportunities to streamline and improve procure‑to‑pay processes

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid maternity leave
• Generous time off including vacation, parental, donor, and bereavement leave
• Wellness perks like on-site personal trainers, massages, a full gym, and a registered nurse
• Convenience services like car detailing, dry cleaning, and even spray tans
• Financial support with 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stock units, and holiday bonuses
• Delicious perks from Willie’s Joynt—our full-service café serving up legendary meals
• Support Center employees who meet benefit eligibility receive a comprehensive total rewards package starting the first day of the month after 31 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees