Purchasing & Pricing Manager

4595 Food Market Corp dba Josephs Classic Market•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Joseph's Classic Market, every product on our shelves begins with a purchasing decision. From negotiating with suppliers and developing pricing strategies to protecting margins and improving business processes, our Purchasing & Pricing Manager plays a critical role in the financial success of our company. This is more than a purchasing position—it's an opportunity to influence company-wide performance, lead meaningful initiatives, and help shape the future of a growing specialty food retailer. If you're analytical, collaborative, and energized by continuous improvement, you'll find a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. You're not just purchasing products—you’re driving the financial performance behind everything we sell. The Purchasing & Pricing Manager is responsible for leading Joseph's Classic Market's purchasing and pricing strategy to maximize profitability while ensuring product quality, vendor performance, and operational excellence. This role oversees vendor relationships, pricing strategy, item file governance, margin performance, purchasing systems, and the Purchasing Coordinator. Working closely with Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Executive Leadership, this position plays a key role in driving company-wide financial performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of purchasing, procurement, pricing, merchandising, category management, or related leadership experience.
Food retail, grocery, foodservice, hospitality, or distribution experience preferred.
Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with ERP or retail merchandising systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the company's purchasing and pricing functions while ensuring accurate execution of daily operations.
Build and manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, terms, and cost-saving opportunities.
Develop pricing strategies that protect margins while maintaining competitiveness.
Maintain the integrity of the item file, including new items, cost updates, vendor assignments, and pricing accuracy.
Monitor gross margins, purchasing performance, and departmental spending through reporting and analysis.
Partner with Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Accounting to support company objectives.
Lead purchasing-related projects, process improvements, and technology initiatives.
Coach and support the Purchasing Coordinator while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.