Executive Director of Procurement
Brooklyn Kitchen | A division of Riviera Hospitality Group, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Executive Director of Procurement
Location:
Brooklyn, NY Department:
Operations Reports To:
Executive Leadership Role Summary The Executive Director of Procurement will work closely with our Director of Purchasing to lead the company’s procurement strategy with a strong focus on vendor relationships, cost reduction, sourcing strategy, and process improvement. This role requires a senior leader with deep food industry experience, strong vendor connections, and the ability to strengthen procurement performance across a fast-paced, high-volume operation. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a practical approach to streamlining processes, improving vendor performance, and driving measurable savings without compromising quality or service. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement strategy across food, packaging, supplies, equipment, and key vendor categories Leverage vendor and distributor relationships to improve pricing, terms, and service levels Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable supplier agreements Assess and streamline procurement and purchasing processes to improve efficiency and accountability Partner closely with operations, culinary, warehouse, and leadership teams to align purchasing with business needs Analyze spending trends, vendor performance, and sourcing opportunities to support smarter decision-making Strengthen procurement controls, reporting, and overall department structure Provide leadership and direction across the procurement and purchasing function Qualifications 10+ years of leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain Strong background in food procurement or another high-volume operational environment Established food vendor relationships and a track record of negotiating strong pricing and service agreements Proven ability to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen vendor performance Strong financial and operational acumen Executive presence with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive results Preferred Experience High-volume meal production, food manufacturing, or hospitality Multi-site operations ERP or procurement systems experience What Success Looks Like Lower food and supply costs Improved vendor terms and accountability More efficient procurement processes Stronger alignment between procurement and operations A more scalable purchasing function that supports growth Why Join Us This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a procurement professional who knows how to build strong vendor partnerships, create structure, and drive meaningful savings in a growing organization.
Brooklyn, NY Department:
Operations Reports To:
Executive Leadership Role Summary The Executive Director of Procurement will work closely with our Director of Purchasing to lead the company’s procurement strategy with a strong focus on vendor relationships, cost reduction, sourcing strategy, and process improvement. This role requires a senior leader with deep food industry experience, strong vendor connections, and the ability to strengthen procurement performance across a fast-paced, high-volume operation. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a practical approach to streamlining processes, improving vendor performance, and driving measurable savings without compromising quality or service. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement strategy across food, packaging, supplies, equipment, and key vendor categories Leverage vendor and distributor relationships to improve pricing, terms, and service levels Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable supplier agreements Assess and streamline procurement and purchasing processes to improve efficiency and accountability Partner closely with operations, culinary, warehouse, and leadership teams to align purchasing with business needs Analyze spending trends, vendor performance, and sourcing opportunities to support smarter decision-making Strengthen procurement controls, reporting, and overall department structure Provide leadership and direction across the procurement and purchasing function Qualifications 10+ years of leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain Strong background in food procurement or another high-volume operational environment Established food vendor relationships and a track record of negotiating strong pricing and service agreements Proven ability to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen vendor performance Strong financial and operational acumen Executive presence with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive results Preferred Experience High-volume meal production, food manufacturing, or hospitality Multi-site operations ERP or procurement systems experience What Success Looks Like Lower food and supply costs Improved vendor terms and accountability More efficient procurement processes Stronger alignment between procurement and operations A more scalable purchasing function that supports growth Why Join Us This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a procurement professional who knows how to build strong vendor partnerships, create structure, and drive meaningful savings in a growing organization.