[Remote] Procurement Specialist, US

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northland Properties, a leading hospitality company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their procurement team. The role focuses on ensuring product availability across restaurant brands by sourcing quality ingredients and optimizing supplier relationships. Responsibilities • Collaborate with the procurement and culinary teams to understand menu requirements and source ingredients accordingly. • Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing, while maintaining quality standards. • Use a data-driven approach to monitor market trends, seasonal availability, and emerging products to enhance menu offerings. • Conduct regular audits and quality checks on incoming products from our suppliers/distributors to ensure they are meeting our specifications. • Work closely with logistics and distribution partners to streamline supply chain resilience. • Issue RFPs and RFQs for major categories to identify opportunities and reduce cost. • Support new restaurant openings by providing guidance on procurement programs to our operators and franchisees. • Have a cross-functional attitude to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure alignment and make informed purchasing decisions. Skills • Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary or foodservice procurement, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit operations. • Strong understanding of food categories, culinary trends, and supply chain. • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerBI. • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and finance teams. • Culinary education or background is a strong asset. • Willingness to travel to supplier and restaurant locations as needed. • Experience with CrunchTime for inventory and cost management. • In-depth knowledge of major broadline distribution management, including vendor performance and optimization. • Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and procurement analytics. • Previous experience in banquet and/or concession operations, including sourcing for high-volume, event-based foodservice environments. Benefits • Unique employee perks • Access to career development opportunities Company Overview • Moxies is an casual dining restaurant and bar. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job