Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Purchasing Strategies That Drive Efficiency and Control

Through our comprehensive procurement program with Foodbuy – the nation’s largest and most competitive foodservice purchasing organization – dining teams gain access to high-quality, regionally sourced ingredients, a well-managed supply chain, and a vast variety of vendors. Our strategic approach ensures consistency, cost control, and operational efficiency, making it easier for your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Transparent Pricing

We align with community financial goals to deliver cost-effective purchasing solutions that drive long-term growth. With transparent pricing and volume allowances, dining teams can create customized menus featuring the best available products.

Purchasing Support

With around the clock access to a team of experienced procurement professionals, we ensure that dining teams have the guidance, support, and strategies needed to implement a successful purchasing approach that saves time and money.

Integrated Systems

 We understand industry trends when it comes to purchasing, allowing us to forecast and adjust based on business needs. Our E-procurement platform connects to digital dashboards, giving teams real-time insight into item volume, pricing, and order history.

Benefits

Driving Excellence, Delivering Value

Reduced Costs

With easy-to-use tools that help identify inefficiencies and optimize spending, you gain more control over purchasing decisions and save money without sacrificing quality.

Data Transparency

Gain access to powerful reporting tools that provide insight into how you can support menuing, revenue and cost goals, and innovation – all to impact growth.

Custom Menus

We work with you to determine menu goals and resident needs, leveraging research and trend analysis to help update your menus to align with your strategy.

Supply Chain Stability

Your team can count on reliable access to high-quality ingredients and products, preventing disruptions and keeping dining operations running smoothly.

Procurement FAQs

Strategic Dining Services leverages strong supplier relationships and volume-based pricing to help organizations secure high-quality products at competitive rates. Our strategic sourcing ensures consistency, savings, and seamless operations.

Absolutely. We assess your unique menu requirements, resident preferences, and operational goals to design a procurement plan that supports your culinary vision and budget.

We align procurement with your culinary goals by optimizing supplier relationships, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent access to high-quality ingredients—while staying within budget.

Yes. We manage vendor relationships, evaluate performance, and negotiate contracts to ensure you’re getting the best value, compliance, and service across all purchasing categories.