Purchasing Manager
Rane Culinary Science Center
Auburn, AL
- Full-Time
Job Description
Position Summary:
Report to the Director of Finance. Manage the daily operations of the Purchasing Department to ensure that all material and service requirements are met in a timely, efficient, effective, and ethical manner. Provide oversight of all purchases in compliance with policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Formulate and execute sourcing and procurement strategies which make efficient use of company resources, identify market trends, identify short- and long-term sourcing options, and identify short- and long-term partnering opportunities with vendors.
- Responsible for the administration of Purchasing and Shipping & Receiving operations.
- Purchase requested items on a cost-effective, quality, and timely basis.
- Ensure the justification and approval of all requisitions submitted by other company departments.
- Obtain the best price, quality, and service for the products and supplies purchased.
- Research new products and new vendors.
- Negotiate and purchase all basic supplies required for daily operations, including the purchasing of housekeeping supplies and equipment.
- Assist Food & Beverage with large-volume purchases.
- Assist Executive Management when deemed necessary with special projects.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the Purchasing Department through supervision and management of staff.
- In conjunction with Inventory Control, ensure all inventories, including Food & Beverage, china, glass, silver, linen, and equipment are well maintained and accurate.
- Serve as a role model for Team Members by demonstration of positive action, behavior, attendance, work ethic, and guest service.
- Responsible for the staffing, training and scheduling of Team Members
- Responsible for preparing evaluations and disciplinary actions when required.
- Ensure compliance with companywide and Purchasing Department policies and procedures.
- Protect the confidentiality of company business information.
- Enforce ethical practices in all dealings with company suppliers; monitor subordinates and companies that pursue improper practices.
- Develop monthly and annual department budget including capital expenditures and analysis of staffing needs.
- Ensure budget compliance throughout the year.
- Prepare and present operational reports to Senior Management as requested.
- Responsible for the training and development of Team Members for succession planning.
- Company is a twenty-four hour business that never closes. Team Members are expected to work as business demands dictate. This position must be on-premise with no ability to work-from-home.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all external and internal customers and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times.
- Obtain competency in Adaco purchasing software as Property Administrator.
- Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.
- Participate in and support all company training programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires two (2) years progressive experience in Purchasing Management/Inventory Control.
- Bachelor's Degree in business or related field is preferred, unless otherwise waived, as based on determined experience and accomplishments.
- Excellent interpersonal, guest service, leadership, communication, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills are required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office, to include reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Address
Rane Culinary Science Center
Auburn, AL
36832
USA
Industry
Business
Posted date
16 days ago
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