Senior Purchasing Manager, Non-Food - Eataly Corporate
Core
Leading non-food procurement activities across Eataly North America for retail stores and ecommerce operations, overseeing sourcing, vendor selection, pricing negotiations, and category strategy.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Manager
Builds
Non-food product assortment (Home & Kitchen, tabletop, culinary lifestyle, gifting) for Eataly retail and ecommerce channels
Domain
Retail / Hospitality / Non-food product categories
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, pricing negotiation, inventory planning, category strategy, budget management, cross-functional collaboration, market research, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in retail, hospitality, home goods, or specialty food; managing Home & Kitchen/tabletop/gifting categories; leading small teams; Italian culture and culinary product passion
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (D365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Responsibilities
Lead non-food category strategy including product selection, seasonal planning, and SKU rationalization; Develop and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers and brand partners; Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and margin targets; Conduct market research and competitive analysis on non-food trends; Collaborate with Store Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Finance teams to forecast demand and plan assortments; Support new store openings by establishing non-food assortment plans; Oversee inventory planning and replenishment strategies; Monitor supplier performance based on cost, quality, service, and delivery; Prepare business reviews and presentations for senior leadership; Lead and develop a small purchasing team focused on operational compliance and inventory management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership