Purchasing Staff

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

A PURCHASING STAFF is generally responsible for negotiating contracts with vendors as well as reviewing product quality and delivery times to ensure vendors are complying with their contracts. A purchasing staff is also responsible for finding and evaluating new vendors.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Reviews purchase requisitions and coordinate with requester on any clarifications

- Makes business decisions about where and when to buy certain assets as requested

- Maintains and accurately updates the information database

- Works with team members to maximize buy-side purchasing opportunities

- Develops new and unique customers and accounts

- Processes purchase orders, requisitions, and bid requests

- Communicates with vendors on status of outstanding orders as well as discrepancies with quality and quantity

- Analyzes

trends and market conditions for present and future pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity of goods and services
- Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends budget changes as needed

Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Knowledge of purchasing process

- Persuasive and diplomatic

- Effective bartering and negotiation skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- General knowledge of budgeting, inventory and cost-management

- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment

- Prioritizes and executes task in a high-pressure environment

Must have a keen understanding and appreciation for all aspects of the food system:
sourcing new products and ingredients, developing strategic partnerships with suppliers and distributors, and successfully merchandising foods to meet the expectations.