Purchasing Coordinator

Overview

JOB TITLE Purchasing Coordinator. DIRECT REPORT:
Manager of Purchasing.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a driven individual with passion for the food service industry. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for buying quality goods for the company at the most competitive prices and increasing the customer base. Overseeing supply chain management and procurement. This individual needs to be good at negotiating, communicating effectively, and dealing with numbers, as well as sustainability, risk management, and ethical issues.

• Develop and implement long-term best practice approach to manage purchasing activities
• Identify sources of supply and successfully negotiate pricing contracts to ensure pricing, quality, and long-term vendor relationship
• Execute efficient inventory management to enhance turnover ratio while optimizing efficiency within budgeted spending
• Research and monitor industry trends, study historical sales, and collect customer feedback to identify buying patterns and develop future strategies
• Communicate effectively across levels of organization and departments, such as logistics, sales and marketing, and operation
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and business partners providing quality products at the competitive prices while maintaining the highest code of conduct and ethics
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Previous experience in food service supply chain or food manufacturing industry with 1-2 years of experience working as a buyer or purchasing agent
• Analytical skills to evaluate suppliers and decisions to achieve the best combination of price, quality, timing, and other criteria with attention to important details
• Strong verbal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal or external stakeholders; talent in negotiating and networking and resolving disputes
• Ability to learn and adapt in the face of uncertainty and adversity and identify key questions and come up with recommendations for decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint is required

Bachelor degree in business administration, finance or economics preferred (or) an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience (or) equivalent combination of education and experience.

Works in an office setting/environment sitting for long period, with repetitive computer and telephone use.