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Director of Purchasing

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Job Description - Director of Purchasing


  • The Director of Purchasing will be in charge of implementing and executing the Cogswell restaurant management software in test locations and then across additional locations
  • Facilitating the accuracy of all recipes and ingredients of each menu into the system
  • Partnering with vendors, suppliers and culinary staff on ordering processes for all food and beverage purchases
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies for cost-savings and efficient inventory management and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
  • Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and agreements and evaluate and select vendors based on quality, price, and reliability
  • Developing reports and providing analytical support for the Cost of Goods of Food and Beverages at each location including error checking, variance analysis, and actual vs theoretical COGS
  • Track prices of key commodities and help negotiate with key suppliers, and to follow up over time to ensure all commitments from suppliers have been delivered
  • Develop processes and oversee the Accounts Payable function of the systems to ensure seamless and efficient system in place for the payments of all purchases
  • Work in busy or confined spaces within our restaurants
  • Assist various partners with non-food and unique or one-time purchased items such as china, silverware, glassware, branded items, to-go packaging
  • Ad hoc projects
  • Travel to restaurants around the Los Angeles area on a regular basis, and to locations outside of Los Angeles
  • Be required to lift or moving of items up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required
  • At least 2 years’ experience directly in a Food and Beverage environment, with experience specifically in the area of purchasing or inventory
  • Experience implementing an inventory and purchasing system in food and beverage environment is required. Experience with Cogswell software a plus
  • A Solid understanding of finance and accounting
  • A Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Impeccable Attention Detail-oriented and accurate
  • Excellent written, verbal and follow-up skills
  • The ability to facilitate results through and with others in the organization

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