Purchasing Coordinator/Receiver

Purchasing Coordinator/Receiver

• Location - Midtown NYC, On-site only
• 5 days a week
• $55,000-$65,000 salary

WHO WE ARE

We are a large restaurant located in midtown

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Purchaser/Receiver to become an important part of our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, fast-paced restaurant where you’ll be part of something special. If you want to build a career, challenge yourself, and make a lasting impact, you’re in the right place.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the placement of orders on behalf of a large restaurant.
• Manage the procurement systems and processes to maximize opportunities for cost saving, price comparison, vendor negotiations, comparative analysis.
• Responsible for ordering food, beverages and all other items for the restaurant
• Maintain organized records of all reports, PO’s and other vendor communications.
• Maintain vendor records, costs, lead-time, etc. in our internal system.
• Reconcile delivery shortages and overages with vendors.
• Support accounting with reconciling invoice discrepancies.
• Inventory and cost control – monthly inventory of all food and beverage
• Will spearhead the rollout of purchasing/inventory cost control management software
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 3+ years of demonstrated success in a Food and Beverage procurement role
• Food Protection Certificate is a plus
• Ability to read and visually verify information in various formats (e. g., small print).
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficient in food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, company policies and procedures, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Demonstrated success in executing purchasing programs, management of inventory, and storage area maintenance.
• Extensive familiarity with local and regional vendors and product distributors.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and point of sale (POS)
• Technical and software experience with purchasing/inventory systems
• Proficient in Microsoft 365: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Passion for Fine Food products.