Purchasing Manager - Kansas City Market

Compass Group•Kansas City, MO

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory functions for the venue to ensure products and supplies are available to support daily operations and event execution. This position manages vendor relationships, purchasing processes, inventory controls, and cost management while ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards. The Purchasing Manager partners closely with culinary, warehouse, concessions, premium, and operations teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support financial objectives.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or hospitality management experience
Experience managing purchasing operations in a high-volume food and beverage or hospitality environment
Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management systems, and purchasing best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and inventory management software
Experience with vendor negotiations, purchasing contracts, and supplier relationship management
Strong understanding of inventory controls, product rotation, and food safety standards
Ability to analyze purchasing data, inventory trends, and financial reports

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all purchasing activities for food, beverage, and operational supplies to support daily operations and event execution
Maintain appropriate inventory levels through forecasting, ordering, and inventory controls
Develop and manage relationships with vendors to ensure quality products, competitive pricing, and timely deliveries
Monitor purchasing budgets and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining operational standards
Conduct inventory audits, cycle counts, and month-end inventory processes to ensure accuracy
Collaborate with culinary, warehouse, concessions, premium, and operations teams to support business needs
Review purchasing reports and analyze inventory trends to improve operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards
Resolve product shortages, delivery discrepancies, and vendor-related issues in a timely manner
Support financial goals through effective inventory management, waste reduction, and cost control initiatives