Purchasing Manager | Full-Time | Palm Springs Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of food beverages operating supplies equipment and services to support all venue operations including restaurants cafés bars catering concessions and administrative departments. This position develops purchasing strategies manages vendor relationships ensures product quality and availability and maintains inventory controls while optimizing costs and supporting operational efficiency. The Purchasing Manager partners closely with Culinary Food & Beverage Operations Finance and Sales & Events teams to ensure products are available to support daily operations and special events while maintaining compliance with company purchasing policies and budget objectives.

This role pays an annual salary of $70000 - $78500.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 2 2026.

• Manage the procurement of food beverages operating supplies equipment and services for all venue departments.
• Source products and negotiate pricing contracts and service agreements with approved vendors.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure timely ordering and delivery of goods.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess inventory and waste.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procurement policies and approved vendor programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance related to pricing quality service and delivery.
• Resolve purchasing issues shortages damaged shipments and invoice discrepancies.
• Identify new products and vendors that improve quality service or cost efficiencies.
• Participate in contract negotiations and vendor performance reviews.
• Oversee inventory control processes for food beverages supplies and equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Monitor inventory turnover and identify opportunities to reduce waste and carrying costs.
• Ensure proper receiving storage and inventory rotation practices.
• Partner with department leaders to forecast purchasing needs based on business levels and event schedules.
• Oversee receiving procedures to ensure deliveries are accurate and meet quality standards.
• Verify quantities product specifications and invoice accuracy.
• Ensure products are stored properly in accordance with food safety and company standards.
• Maintain organized storage areas and warehouse facilities.
• Monitor purchasing budgets and departmental spending.
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in preparing annual operating budgets related to purchasing and inventory.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and reports.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile invoices and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations health department requirements and company policies.
• Maintain purchasing records in accordance with company audit standards.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food beverages chemicals and operating supplies.
• Promote a safe and organized warehouse and receiving environment.
• Supervise and develop Receiving Clerks Warehouse Attendants and purchasing support staff as applicable.
• Collaborate with Culinary Food & Beverage Operations Finance and Event teams to support operational needs.
• Participate in planning meetings for large events seasonal programming and new menu initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement inventory management and operational efficiency.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred.
• 35 years of purchasing procurement inventory management or supply chain experience in hospitality food and beverage hotels convention centers stadiums performing arts venues or similar operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory management software.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing inventory management and supply chain best practices.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and pricing agreements.
• Understanding of food and beverage products kitchen operations and hospitality purchasing.
• Strong analytical budgeting and financial management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite purchasing software inventory systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand walk bend and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift carry push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to work in warehouse receiving dock refrigeration freezer and kitchen environments.
• Ability to inspect deliveries and move products throughout the facility.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.