Director of Purchasing

Company Overview:

Happy Belly Food Group is a leading multi-branded restaurant consolidator company with a diversified portfolio of quick-service and fast-casual concepts across Canada and soon to be in the U.S. As a publicly traded company, we are committed to disciplined growth, operational excellence, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders. Our brand methodology is defined by the 3P's: Product, People, and Process. As a company we compliment this mission statement with innovation, quality, and a focus on the customer experience as we drive toward becoming Canada's leading consolidator of emerging food brands.

We are seeking a Director of Purchasing to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a record of accomplishment in the areas identified in the Key Responsibilities below.

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title
: Director of Purchasing

Reports To:
The Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement strategy to ensure quality control and consistency, cost-effectiveness, and operational continuity. As the sole purchasing leader, this role manages all vendor relationships, purchasing processes, inventory oversight, and cost controls. The Director of Purchasing also partners cross-functionally to support revenue tracking and management, ensuring purchasing decisions align with business performance and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and lead the company's purchasing strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on sales trends, menu changes, promotions, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing processes and improve efficiencies.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimize pricing volatility to maintain best in class value.

Vendor Management

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage all supplier and distributor relationships.
• Ensure consistent quality, pricing stability, and on-time delivery performance.
• Conduct competitive bids and negotiate contracts to secure best-in-class value.

Inventory & Supply Chain Oversight:

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor product availability, lead times, and potential supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to resolve product shortages, substitutions, or quality issues.

Cost Management & Budget Control

• Track and manage purchasing spend against budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and brand standards.
• Provide regular reporting on cost trends and financial impacts.

Revenue Tracking & Management

• Monitor revenue trends to ensure purchasing aligns with sales performance and business forecasts.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to adjust purchasing plans based on revenue drivers, menu mix, and promotional impacts.
• Support menu costing, margin management, and profitability analysis through accurate purchasing data and insights.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all products and suppliers meet food safety, regulatory, and brand quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and compliance records.
• Develop and enforce policies and controls related to procurement and inventory practices.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of purchasing experience, ideally in foodservice, hospitality, or QSR.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Experience with inventory systems, purchasing software, and cost control tools.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Strong financial acumen and comfort working with budgets, forecasts, and revenue data.