Senior Purchasing Manager – LM Restaurants

Location: Raleigh, NC
Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000

Strategic leadership. Operational impact. Hospitality-driven purpose.

At LM Restaurants, we are passionate about people and food. As a family-owned, award-winning restaurant company, we are proud to nourish our guests, our team, and our communities. With a portfolio of beloved restaurant brands, we blend the stability of a large company with the close-knit, purpose-driven culture of a family business.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Purchasing Manager to lead the charge in optimizing our supply chain, controlling costs, and driving profitability across all concepts. This is an onsite role based at our Raleigh, NC headquarters, ideal for a resourceful, data-savvy, and solutions-focused leader ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing, hospitality-driven environment.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:

• Competitive salary: $90,000–$100,000 based on experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%

• Paid time off and flexible scheduling

• Generous dining discounts across all LM Restaurants

• Tuition reimbursement and referral bonus programs

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies and vendor negotiation processes across all categories

• Analyze spend and identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply

• Collaborate closely with culinary leadership to evaluate and source new products

• Establish supply continuity plans and proactively mitigate supply chain risks

• Manage vendor scorecards and build strategic supplier relationships

• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, establishing clear processes and performance metrics

• Provide market intelligence and forecasting insights to operations and leadership

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, culinary, IT, and finance teams

• Create a system for theoretical costing aligned with recipe accuracy and inventory flow

• Lead response efforts during supply disruptions to ensure operational continuity

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain leadership in a multi-unit restaurant or foodservice environment

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, accounting, or a related field

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data tools

• Agile, team-oriented, and highly organized with the ability to drive change and efficiency

• A service-minded approach with a commitment to supporting internal and external partners

Join LM Restaurants and take the next step in a career where your expertise supports hospitality that makes a difference.

Apply today and help us continue to deliver exceptional dining experiences powered by a smart, strategic supply chain.