Manager, Purchasing at Thistle

TITLE: Manager, Purchasing DEPARTMENT: Procurement REPORTS TO: Director of Procurement

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Purchasing Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing Thistle’s procurement and order management strategies to support the organization’s continued growth. This leader will oversee critical purchasing operations, ensuring efficient supplier management, cost optimization, and seamless collaboration across departments.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier research, qualification, selection, and negotiation.
• Evaluate and manage vendor performance through KPIs to secure cost-effective agreements and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Oversee the ordering process for primary food categories (Protein, Produce, Specialty Foods) and supporting materials (packaging, food prep supplies, equipment).
• Prioritize and streamline workload to optimize the efficiency of the order management process.
• Collaborate daily with Production Operations, Facilities, and the broader Procurement team to align purchasing strategies with operational needs.
• Implement sourcing goals and action plans to achieve company objectives and support scalability.
• Follow and enforce established SOPs, best practices, and work instructions while proactively recommending and implementing process improvements.