Purchasing Manager Jobs in Illinois

DineAmic Hospitality is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage all purchasing and select office management functions for an upcoming, multi-entity hospitality venue. This role will be the sole on-site purchaser and a key operational presence, responsible for opening the venue each day, liaising with vendors, and ensuring the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts.

The Restaurant Purchaser will work closely with culinary leadership, operations, and finance to support smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a full-time, salaried role.

General Functions + Responsibilities

Purchasing, Inventory + Cost Control

• Serve as the primary on-site purchaser for all food and non-food items across a multi-entity venue
• Source, order, and manage inventory of food, smallwares, paper goods, and operational supplies
• Track inventory levels, usage trends, and reordering needs to prevent shortages or overstock
• Maintain and upload purchasing records, invoices, and inventory spreadsheets
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting, invoice reconciliation, cost controls, and reporting

Vendor, Receiving + Supply Chain Management

• Liaise directly with vendors to coordinate deliveries, pricing, and service agreements
• Receive, inspect, and reconcile deliveries for accuracy and quality
• Act as the primary on-site contact for vendors, deliveries, and service providers
• Troubleshoot vendor, delivery, and supply chain issues

Daily Operations + Facility Readiness

• Open the venue daily and serve as the first on-site operational presence
• Ensure the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts
• Plan daily priorities and purchasing schedules to support uninterrupted operations
• Work closely with culinary and operations teams to anticipate needs and support service readiness

Cross-Functional + Project Support

• Support venue openings, transitions, and special projects by sourcing required materials
• Partner with culinary leadership, operations, and finance to support smooth day-to-day operations
Perform additional operational and administrative duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two years of purchasing, inventory, or back-of-house restaurant experience
• Previous experience as a kitchen manager, AM manager, or similar BOH leadership role strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multi-unit or multi-concept operations preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Restaurant 365, Toast, and Excel

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Integrity
• Leadership Presence
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems
  

Physical Demands + Work Environment

• This position works on-site in a restaurant, storage, and office environment
• Early morning schedule required; ability to open the venue daily
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 50 pounds
• Regular use of computers, phones, and inventory systems
• Ability to read invoices, enter data, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email
Exposure to typical back-of-house restaurant environments, including deliveries and storage areas

Perks + Benefits

• BCBS Medical
• BCBS Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.