Senior Purchasing Manager, Non-Food Eataly Corporate

Senior Purchasing Manager Non-Food

Job Description

The Senior Purchasing Manager Non-Food is responsible for leading the non-food procurement activities across Eataly North America for retail stores and ecommerce operations. This role oversees sourcing vendor and product selection pricing negotiations inventory planning and category strategy for Home & Kitchen tabletop culinary lifestyle gifting and related non-food product lines. The Senior Purchasing Manager ensures that all purchasing decisions reflect Eatalys commitment to quality authenticity and value while optimizing costs strengthening supplier relationships and supporting business growth across new and existing stores. Reports to the Vice President of Merchandizing.

• Oversees end-to-end procurement of all non-food categories ensuring optimal product mix pricing and quality to support Eatalys retail and ecommerce standards.
• Leads non-food category strategy including product selection seasonal planning SKU rationalization margin optimization and supplier performance management.
• Develops and manages relationships with domestic and international suppliers distributors importers and brand partners with a strong focus on Italian and specialty vendors.
• Leads purchasing activities by creating sourcing strategies managing vendor and distributor relationships and negotiating contracts pricing payment terms and margin targets to drive cost savings and sustainable partnerships.
• Conducts ongoing market research and competitive analysis on Home & Kitchen tabletop gifting and culinary lifestyle trends to maintain a dynamic and commercially relevant assortment.
• Collaborates closely with Store Operations Ecommerce Marketing Finance Visual Merchandising and Demand Planning teams to forecast demand plan assortments and support execution across channels.
• Partners with Italian buying teams and suppliers to scout and introduce new products maintain authenticity standards and support Eatalys brand positioning.
• Supports new store openings by establishing non-food assortment plans coordinating procurement and distribution needs and supporting merchandising execution.
• Oversees inventory planning and replenishment strategies partnering with Finance and Business Analyst teams to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory and markdown exposure.
• Works with Supply Chain Warehouse and Logistics teams to ensure timely distribution operational compliance and efficient inventory flow.
• Monitors and maintains clear purchasing controls aligned with Eatalys financial operational and audit requirements.
• Reviews financial data budgets forecasts inventory turnover and category performance metrics to support profitability and cost management goals.
• Supports capital and operational planning for non-food programs across stores and ecommerce channels.
• Reviews and evaluates supplier performance based on cost quality service delivery and reliability.
• Prepares business reviews reporting and presentations for senior leadership.
• Leads and participates in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on category strategy promotional initiatives and operational priorities.
• Leads and develops a small purchasing team focused on replenishment pricing accuracy vendor onboarding inventory management and operational compliance.
• Monitors supply chain risks freight impacts and sustainability opportunities within non-food categories.
• Provides on-site support as needed for store openings vendor demonstrations events or category-related initiatives including relevant national and international trade shows.
• Performs other duties and special projects related to category growth procurement strategy ecommerce expansion or store development.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred in Supply Chain Business Merchandising Retail Management or related field.
• 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing purchasing procurement or category management; retail hospitality home goods specialty food or multi-unit operations experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise managing Home & Kitchen tabletop culinary lifestyle gifting or related non-food product categories.
• Strong analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets margins inventory performance and complex vendor relationships.
• Experience leading small teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting analysis; PowerPoint proficiency preferred.
• Exceptional communication organizational project management and time management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP sourcing or inventory management systems such as D365 SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Passion for Italian culture hospitality culinary products and premium retail experiences strongly preferred.

Annual Compensation: $110000 - $120000

Additional Information :

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Companys policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal state or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eatalys policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status salary history credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Companys policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal state or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eatalys policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status salary history credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time