We are a fast growing, innovative, locally established food company committed to provide great quality, Non-GMO, healthy products to our customers.
We have over 15 years of experience and expertise, we have the best chefs that continuously seek and create the best recipes so that we can deliver the best products to our customers.
Buyer for Food & Beverage is responsible for the management and support of all food & beverage purchasing, focusing on developing a procurement strategy and leveraging vendor partnerships
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Issue and manage all PO´s in QuickBooks
- Responsible for the development of long- and short-term F&B purchasing objectives, supplier allocation, pricing, and contracts
- Manage supplier relations and timelines, and all other related items
- Monitor and manage supplier compliance to contract terms, product availability, quality, and service level expectations
- Troubleshoot delivery issues and oversee return processes with vendors, working closely with the Buyer and the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain
- Maintain clear and organized records of the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Four (4) or more years of experience in Purchasing and Sourcing roles, with an emphasis on F&B preferred
- Ability to communicate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Must communicate effectively and openly with superiors, subordinates, and external constituencies
- Must possess sound business judgment, a high degree of personal motivation, and a very strong work ethic
- Must have QuickBooks working knowledge
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Must be able to stay calm under pressure
- Demonstrated ability in maintaining consistent, high-quality service level
- Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Avatar Natural Foods is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Team Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person