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RIVIERA DINING GROUP · 1 day ago

Senior Price Negotiator / Strategic Sourcing Manager- RDG

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

RIVIERA DINING GROUP introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, and is seeking a Senior Price Negotiator / Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role is responsible for developing and executing a centralized pricing and sourcing strategy across a multi-unit hospitality group, leading negotiations to secure optimal pricing and contract terms while driving margin improvement.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants

Responsibilities

Supports multiple restaurant brands and locations across varying service models

Manages seven-figure to eight-figure annual spend

Oversees preferred vendor programs and master supply agreements

Acts as the primary commercial lead for vendor negotiations across the group

Lead group-wide negotiations for all major spend categories:

Food (protein, produce, dry goods, specialty imports)

Alcoholic beverages (liquor, beer, wine)

Non-alcoholic beverages

Disposables, packaging, smallwares, and janitorial supplies

Facilities, maintenance, utilities, pest control, and other services

Structure master agreements, tiered pricing, rebates, and volume incentives

Leverage multi-unit scale to standardize SKUs and consolidate vendors where appropriate

Conduct formal RFPs and competitive bidding processes

Establish and manage group-wide cost targets and benchmarks

Analyze pricing trends, vendor increases, and market volatility

Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to:

Maintain brand integrity while optimizing costs

Approve substitutions or alternative sourcing strategies

Support new concept development, openings, and expansions with pricing models and vendor onboarding

Build strategic partnerships with national and regional distributors

Monitor vendor compliance with pricing, service levels, and contract terms

Manage escalation and resolution of pricing discrepancies and service issues

Evaluate vendor performance across locations and recommend corrective actions or changes

Serve as a key partner to:

Culinary leadership and beverage directors

Operations leadership and GMs

Finance, accounting, and inventory teams

Align sourcing strategies with operational realities and brand standards

Ensure negotiated pricing is accurately implemented across all locations and systems

Track and report savings, rebates, and cost avoidance at the group level

Maintain centralized documentation for contracts, pricing matrices, and vendor terms

Audit invoices and pricing compliance across units

Establish internal controls to ensure purchasing discipline and contract adherence

Qualification

Strategic sourcingVendor negotiationsFinancial analysisExcelERP familiarityStakeholder managementCommercial judgmentCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

5–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor negotiations within: Multi-unit restaurant groups, Hospitality management companies, Foodservice distribution or beverage procurement

Demonstrated success managing large-scale vendor negotiations and contracts

Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including COGS, labor-adjacent costs, and operating expenses

Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills

Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills