Compensation Range $75,000 - $85,000 / Year Position Overview: You may know us for our huge menu of delicious food... and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For®' eleven years in a row! What you may not know is that our Development department truly understands the importance of diving into the details. Reporting to the Director of Development Purchasing, you will collaborate with a team of 4 at The Cheesecake Factory Corporate Development office in Irvine, CA. As the Buyer, you will play an integral role in managing the décor purchasing process for a global $3.4 billion public company, which operates over 300 full-service restaurants and employs more than 47,500 staff members. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re: Exhaustively meticulous: you have an unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait. A skilled communicator: you're readily able to pivot your communication efforts to the chosen channels, platforms, and styles of everyone you encounter. Service minded: you’re a people person who effortlessly provides exceptional support whether it is over the phone or in person. Thick skinned: you naturally let things roll right off your back and are relaxed and easy going in the face of adversity. Here’s more of what you’ll get to do: Manage timely submission and accurate maintenance of purchasing orders for restaurant construction projects. Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure smooth execution of purchasing orders and resolve any issues promptly. Coordinate schedule changes and replacement décor requests to minimize project disruptions. Propose improvements in purchasing strategies based on organizational changes and industry trends. Lead cost reduction projects through effective tactical execution and strategic planning. Oversee procurement aspects of ongoing development projects to meet project goals and budget. Collaborate on and lead purchasing-related aspects of departmental projects. Pack and ship items weighing up to 35 lbs, ensuring adherence to shipping protocols. Collaborate with the Office Manager on packing and shipping logistics for projects. Conduct regular inventory reconciliations to manage purchased parts and products effectively. What we require: 5+ years of previous buyer or procurement experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong verbal communication skills. Strong relationship building skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure. What we prefer: Bachelor’s degree. ERP Knowledge Supply Chain Experience Purchasing Certification What we offer: Vacation and sick time Medical, Dental & Vision 401K with company match Tuition Reimbursement Adoption Assistance Benefit 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants About the Company: Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.4 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.