Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management
This role will focus on analyzing purchasing activity, evaluating vendor relationships, identifying consolidation opportunities, negotiating contracts and terms, and creating a more scalable procurement approach as the organization continues to grow. Early priorities will include understanding current purchasing activity, reviewing vendor and contract relationships, identifying consolidation opportunities, and creating a prioritized list of procurement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, organizing ambiguous information, developing recommendations, and executing directly with vendors and internal stakeholders.
What’s the job?
- Analyze purchasing, vendor, and contract data across multiple locations
- Identify duplicate, overlapping, or inefficient vendor relationships
- Lead vendor rationalization and supplier consolidation efforts
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements
- Evaluate food, beverage, and other operational purchasing categories
- Review vendor networks, delivery structures, and purchasing practices
- Develop data-backed procurement recommendations
- Partner directly with vendors to execute sourcing and negotiation strategies
- Establish procurement priorities, processes, and reporting
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and senior leadership
What’s needed?
- 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related experience
- Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret purchasing data
- Experience identifying cost-saving, consolidation, or vendor optimization opportunities
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Excel and business systems used for purchasing, finance, or AP
- Enjoys combining analysis, vendor strategy, negotiation, and execution in a high-autonomy environment
- Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, events, restaurants, or another multi-location operating environment preferred
- Experience with multi-unit procurement or distributed vendor networks preferred
- Familiarity with systems such as Sage, Ramp, ERP platforms, or purchasing tools preferred
- Experience building or improving procurement processes in a growing organization preferred
Key Details
- Compensation: $110,000–$135,000 base salary, plus bonus opportunity
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Reports To: Controller, with regular interaction with the CFO and COO
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
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LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Intelligent Solutions (formerly LaSalle Network) helps organizations turn ambition into outcomes - delivering intelligence and expertise. As a leading provider of talent, advisory services and AI solutions, LaSalle has connected more than 130,000 professionals with opportunities across more than 15,000 clients to optimize operations and drive results. With teams specializing in Technology, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Professional Services, and HR & Operations, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle has been recognized for its culture and growth by Inc., Forbes and Fortune.
