Purchasing Supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania

Purchasing Supervisor | Brûlée Catering - Philadelphia, PA

Overview

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for daily receiving of all orders, including proper storage, rotation and maintaining the organization of the coolers and dry storage areas.

This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule consisting of evenings and weekends.

Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong technical (computer and POS) aptitude required.

 For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

Responsibilities

• Checks In and receives all deliveries and Orders that arrive at the warehouse, performing temperature checks, quality inspections and accuracy of deliveries.

• Responsible for all aspects of product purchasing/ordering and receiving for the venue.

• Ensures that established procedures for tracking purchase orders, requisitions and receiving dockets are maintained; reports any deviations.

• Responsible for independently initiating and authorizing any product orders and cancellations.

• Monitors product quality and ensure high level of guest service.

• Adheres to purchase order system for all orders received at warehouse; verifies proper specification, size, quantity, etc. of goods received; supervise proper labeling, dating and stocking of supplies.

• Oversees and ensures all appropriate stocking levels are met; rotates and maintains integrity of product.

• Ensures proper transfer process of product, including follow-up documentation.

• Ensures H.A.C.C.P. program is being adhered to.

• Works with venue managers to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.

• Conducts walk through of storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years purchasing or receiving experience preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with vendors, suppliers and third-party purveyors

• Ability to communicate with team, management and others in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment

• Ability to make sound and independent operations decisions (i.e. regarding work assignments staffing adjustments, and/or responding to technical, product or equipment challenges) quickly and under pressure

• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English

• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, Outlook/Excel/Word, POS systems, timekeeping systems and Stratton Warren systems

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment

• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory

• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality”

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• May require travel