Purchasing Manager 

 

Job Reference Number: 26144
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: Traditions
State: California (US-CA) 
 

 

The Role at a glance:

The Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager ensures that the facility obtains all food products needed in house, on time and while meeting company specs at competitive market prices. This position works very closely with procurement initiatives, prioritizing implementing and maintaining sound purchasing systems, software, policies and procedures. The purchasing manager also trains and mentors warehouse staff and works directly with the management team to control costs while promoting our company mission, culture and philosophy.

What you'll be doing:

Purchasing:

Lead projects and procedural improvements of the purchasing direction of the company. Ensure Bidding, Purchase Orders, receiving and reconciling procedures are being followed at all times Participate in weekly management meetings Conduct monthly inventory with the team, ensure accuracy by spot-checking entered date before submitting to accounting. Proactive in communication as it pertains to changes and updates Follow, implement and maintain procedures to control food costs Lend expertise to implement process improvements Continually identify areas of cost savings and/or increasing quality improvement Set up purchasing book for upcoming weeks Creation of product specs in collaboration with Management Team Lend knowledge and expertise in the area of product ID to staff Take active role in weekly breakdown list and convert data to workbook Monitor changes and do daily walk through Create PO’s & place orders for all products needed with approved vendors Maintain records using approved purchasing software. Ensure that storerooms are properly maintained and following health codes. Ensure that nonfood, beverage & non-daily operating supply orders, receiving and distribution are organized Receive all food and beverage invoices in the purchasing software system ensuring invoice reconciliation is accurate and timely. Coordinate when it makes sense to purchase small quantities from local stores/vendors to ensure efficiency and timeliness without having to make multiple trips.

Receiving:

Ensure culinary and company specifications are met upon delivery of product; receiving staff are trained on receiving objectives Filling in for Receiving agent(s) regarding delivery check in and putting product away during absence, vacation or as need arises.

Financial:

Responsible for all costings. Work with Operations Manager to ensure proper pricing Must be proficient in recipe breakdown, knowing yield and company specs Must meet/exceed P&L budgets for food, labor, direct operating costs Work with Management team on cost savings initiatives such as cuttings, or rationalizations. Give input for cost savings and efficiencies as applicable
  What we're looking for:

Must Have's:

3+ years of prior purchasing management or related experience. Must have prior culinary/ food product knowledge. Prior hotel/hospitality purchasing experience of Food, Beverage & Direct Operating supplies required. Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Excellent computer skills necessary, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Purchasing Software. The ability to communicate concise & accurate information to co-workers, supervisors, suppliers and clients. Able to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and trouble shoot quickly. Able to be flexible and flow with production challenges.

Nice to Haves:

An associate’s degree in business, accounting, hospitality or related degree is preferred. Compensation:

The salary is $73k/yr.

Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)  EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off 

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About Traditions:

Traditions started as a simple, frozen meal delivery service for the elderly in 2001. Now, over 20 years later, we have grown into a team of caring professionals whose experience drives an operation that serves over 300,000 meals per week. Our emphasis on quality and care has positioned us as a national leader in providing frozen meals, and our scope has grown beyond seniors as we push the boundaries of what prepackaged meal service can be.

 

About Elior-North America:

 

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

 

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.