F&B Purchasing Manager
Core
Manage purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations for large-scale events and daily F&B activities at a convention center.
Role type
Senior F&B Purchasing Manager
Builds
Food and beverage inventory, event supplies, and vendor services for the Hawai'i Convention Center
Domain
Hospitality / Event Management / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vendor negotiation, inventory control, cost management, supply chain monitoring, warehouse supervision, budget forecasting, food safety compliance, BEO analysis, financial reconciliation
Preferred skills
LEAD certification, Serve Safe certification, prior supervisory experience, hospitality industry background
Technologies
POS systems, inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Forecast purchasing needs based on event schedules and menus; negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers; manage receiving, storage, and distribution of goods; control food and beverage costs and yields; ensure compliance with food safety and procurement policies; supervise warehouse and receiving staff; reconcile invoices and manage payables.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities