Restaurant Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Coordinator/Receiver

• Location - Midtown NYC, On-site only
• 5 days a week
• $70,000-$75,000 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
• Inventory Receiving
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must have experience as a dedicated FOOD AND BEVERAGE PURCHASING agent for restaurants or hospitality. Experience in other restaurant roles will not be considered.
• Food Protection Certificate is a plus
• Only US experience will be considered 
• 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
• 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