Assistant Director Food Svcs Purchasing; Jr

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Montefiore Einstein is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Director, Food Services Purchasing to support the procurement operations of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. The successful candidate will oversee purchasing activities, vendor relationships, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives to ensure the continuous availability of food, supplies, and equipment necessary to support patient care and retail food service operations.

This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a commitment to operational excellence within a complex healthcare environment.

• Assist in directing and managing all food service purchasing functions for the department.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, service, and competitive pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement effective inventory control practices to minimize waste and shortages.
• Analyze purchasing trends, utilization data, and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with Food & Nutrition leadership, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support departmental objectives.
• Oversee product sourcing, substitutions, and standardization initiatives.
• Participate in budget preparation and expenditure management.
• Prepare and present reports related to purchasing, inventory, and operational performance.
• Support staff development, workflow improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Assist with emergency procurement needs and operational contingency planning.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or food service management experience.
• Previous healthcare, hospital, hospitality, or institutional food service experience strongly preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of procurement practices, inventory management, and vendor contract administration.
• Experience with purchasing systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and operational excellence.