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Community Food Bank

Food Purchasing Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

The Food Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of purchased food and related products to ensure the Community Food Bank (CFB) maintains a consistent, nutritious, and cost-effective inventory to ...

Compass Group

FOOD PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Charleston, SC

$60K - $70K/yr

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than ... Key Responsibilities: Manage daily purchasing and ordering for food, supplies, and equipment ...

Compass Group

FOOD PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Charleston, SC · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than ... Key Responsibilities: Manage daily purchasing and ordering for food, supplies, and equipment ...

Compass Group

FOOD PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Charleston, SC · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than ... Key Responsibilities: Manage daily purchasing and ordering for food, supplies, and equipment ...

Marriott International

Purchasing Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80K - $91K/yr

... Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure ... Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies • Coordinates and implements accounting work and ...

Marriott International

Purchasing Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$80K - $99K/yr

... Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure ... Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies • Coordinates and implements accounting work and ...

Marriott

Purchasing Manager

Seattle, WA

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across ... Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs. Delegates and ...

Marriott

Purchasing Manager

Honolulu, HI

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across ... Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs. Delegates and ...

Marriott International, Inc

Purchasing Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$66K - $83K/yr

... Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure ... Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies • Coordinates and implements accounting work and ...

Marriott

Purchasing Manager

Newport, RI · On-site

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Hands on, Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing ... Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ...

Marriott International

Purchasing Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$66K - $83K/yr

... Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure ... Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies • Coordinates and implements accounting work and ...

Marriott

Purchasing Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across ... Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ...

Mariposa Food Co-op

Purchasing Manager

Philadelphia, PA

$47K - $52K/yr

Mariposa Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery store dedicated to increasing food accessibility ... Working with the Cooperative Executive Officer and HR Manager, you'll handle any corrective action ...

RIDGEWELLS INC

Food Purchasing Assistant

Bethesda, MD

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

The Food Purchasing Assistant manages the procurement of food products, ensuring quality, proper inventory levels, and cost-effective purchasing. Supports purchasing operations by managing vendor ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive food purchasing manager in the United States is $84,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Food Purchasing Manager vs Food Procurement Specialist?

AspectExecutive Food Purchasing ManagerFood Procurement Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; certifications like CPSM often preferredSimilar educational background; certifications like CPSM may be advantageous
Work EnvironmentOversees purchasing for large food service or manufacturing companies, managing teamsFocuses on sourcing and purchasing within food companies, often in a more operational role
Industry UsageCommonly used in large-scale food corporations, hospitality, and food manufacturingUsed across food service providers, suppliers, and retail food companies

The main difference is that the Executive Food Purchasing Manager typically holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing large procurement operations, while the Food Procurement Specialist focuses on sourcing and purchasing tasks within the food industry. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ.

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Food Purchasing Manager

Food Purchasing Manager

Community Food Bank

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The Food Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of purchased food and related products to ensure the Community Food Bank (CFB) maintains a consistent, nutritious, and cost-effective inventory to support agency partners, direct service programs, and organizational initiatives. This position contributes to the development of purchasing strategies, manages commercial vendor relationships, negotiates contracts and pricing, administers procurement processes, and collaborates with Food Sourcing, Warehouse Operations, Allocations, Transportation, Finance, and Programs to ensure food purchases align with organizational demand, inventory goals, and approved budget.
The Food Purchasing Manager is responsible for purchasing execution and vendor management and, with donor acquisition activities limited to a small, assigned portfolio as time permits. This position ensures procurement activities comply with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations while continuously improving purchasing processes and supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Purchasing Operations
  • Contribute to and implement purchasing strategies that align with organizational priorities, inventory objectives, and approved operating budgets.
  • Procure food and related products that meet quality, nutritional, operational, and financial requirements.
  • Support the development of annual and seasonal purchasing plans based on organizational demand, inventory targets, and market conditions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, product availability, and overall value.
  • Monitor food markets, commodity pricing, product availability, and supply chain conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
  • Use purchasing as a strategic gap-filling tool for priority categories such as protein, dairy, shelf-stable foods, frozen foods, disaster readiness, and culturally appropriate foods.

Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Develop, negotiate, and maintain relationships with commercial food vendors, distributors, brokers, manufacturers, and service providers.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, freight terms, rebates, and service agreements that provide the best overall value to CFB.
  • Evaluate supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
  • Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competition, product availability, and organizational resilience.
  • Resolve vendor performance issues and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Purchasing Administration
  • Manage purchase orders, procurement documentation, contracts, and purchasing records.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational purchasing policies, grant requirements, government regulations, and funding restrictions.
  • Coordinate competitive bid processes and vendor selection activities as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP and procurement systems.
  • Review invoices and purchasing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely payment processing.
  • Support purchased product setup, order tracking, and purchasing documentation for the bulk food purchasing program.

Inventory Planning & Supply Management
  • Analyze inventory levels, historical usage, demand forecasts, and distribution trends to determine replenishment needs.
  • Collaborate with the Allocations Manager and Warehouse Operations to ensure purchased inventory supports organizational food flow and program priorities.
  • Recommend purchasing adjustments based on inventory aging, product movement, seasonal demand, and operational capacity.
  • Assist in establishing inventory goals and replenishment strategies that minimize waste while maintaining adequate product availability.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Warehouse Operations to coordinate delivery schedules, receiving priorities, and storage requirements for purchased products.
  • Collaborate with Transportation regarding inbound freight, carrier performance, and delivery logistics.
  • Work with Finance to support budget development, purchasing forecasts, financial reporting, and invoice reconciliation.
  • Coordinate with Programs and Agency Partnerships to understand changing program needs and incorporate those requirements into purchasing plans.
  • Coordinate with Food Sourcing regarding products available through donation channels to avoid unnecessary purchasing and maximize organizational resources.

Financial Management & Reporting
  • Manage assigned purchasing budgets, expenditures, freight costs, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyze procurement data to identify spending trends, pricing changes, supplier performance, and purchasing efficiencies.
  • Prepare regular reports regarding purchasing activity, vendor performance, inventory trends, and budget utilization.
  • Recommend procurement improvements that reduce costs while maintaining product quality and service levels.
  • Provide purchasing data, pricing trends, and budget variance information to support budget planning and review.
  • Complete quarterly price audits for selected bulk purchase SKUs against local retailer pricing and recommend adjustments as needed.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with Feeding America standards, USDA requirements, organizational policies, and applicable procurement regulations.
  • Support food safety initiatives by ensuring purchased products meet quality and regulatory standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows, procurement systems, and supply chain processes.
  • Participate in ERP enhancements, procurement process improvements, and organizational change initiatives.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding purchasing performance, emerging opportunities, operational risks, and market trends.

Leadership
  • Provide functional guidance and coordination to staff involved in purchasing and procurement-related processes. Develop standardized procurement procedures, purchasing documentation, and vendor management practices.
  • Foster collaboration across Food Sourcing and operational departments to improve organizational performance.
  • Represent CFB with vendors, suppliers, purchasing cooperatives, and industry organizations as appropriate.

Other
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the staff member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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