Purchasing Manager

Position Scope: Plan purchasing requirements based on customer volume, menu selection and production scheduling specifications.
Education Requirements

·         Minimum of a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge or Experience Requirements

·         Food Service experience required.

·         A minimum of 4-5 years supervising a purchasing function.

·         Knowledge of Food Industry quality and sanitation standards and requirements.

·         Candidate bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

·         Knowledge of ETEC or other purchasing IS software.

·         Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

·         High degree of integrity and openness in reporting responsibilities.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
Activities

·         Direct and coordinate purchasing functions for a $40 million In-Flight Catering Service

·         Ensure customer quality standards and requirements are consistently met.

·         Ensure proper inventory levels of dry goods, meats, fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables are on hand.

·         Coordinate product delivery schedules to ensure items remain fresh to minimize spoilage.

·         Coordinate a just-in-time delivery process for certain high volume and perishable products.

·         Implement purchasing procedures to ensure effective product cost control.

·         Evaluate and select vendors that meet quality, price and delivery specification.

·         Negotiate with vendors to ensure low prices and high quality.

·         Analyze and interpret numerical data and perform basic financial analysis.

·         Monitor and report cost of goods purchased monthly to ensure budgetary control.

·         Report item cost of goods purchased compared to projected cost for menu items.

·         Facilitate uniform quality standards in food safety.

·         Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of facility via periodic audits.

·         Ensure compliance of Corporate Foodservice Standards.

·         Responsible for ETEC system accuracy for purchasing and receiving product.

·         Conduct periodic inventory of purchased product in storerooms.

·         Manage purchasing, receiving and storeroom functions.

·         Participates in continuous improvement efforts.

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Accountabilities

·         Knowledge of internal policies and procedures.

·         Competent to work independently within area of expertise.

·         Ability to solve purchasing related problems and deal with a variety of pricing variables in situations where some standardization exists.

·         Knows and follow all safety requirements; strives to maintain a safe work environment.

·         Effectively gives and receives feedback; willingly asks questions and seeks direction, as needed.

·         Must be able to function within a team environment.

·         Performs tasks under general supervision.
 

           

 

 

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