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Senior Purchasing Manager | |
| Posted By: Taylor Madison Associates LLC | |
| Reference ID: taylormadisonassociates.com | |
| Industry: Food, Beverage | |
| Job Type: Full Time | |
| Location: Queens, NY United States | |
| Experience Req: 7 to 10 years | |
| Description: One of our clients is seeking to hire a Senior Purchasing Manager to join their team. The Sr. Purchasing Manager will source, contract and manage perishable, disposable, food service/retail consumable items for major national accounts. Extensive knowledge of international high-end food products a must! Oversee the distribution channels for delivery of products. Work with suppliers and company representatives to drive or improve product quality and reduce costs. Responsibilities: Measuring food cost percentage; supervise and develop an existing team: Buyer(s), storeroom manager, and receivers. Develop and streamline process, e.g. accessibility, availability, cost, and quality assurance. Assist in food presentations and develop in conjunction with management and manage pricing structure to meet food cost goals. Guarantee systems for best price / value for products such as: High value fish, meat, poultry, specialties, dairy fruits and produce and basic F&B supplies. Create and monitor reports with variable year and seasonality prices input in order to create most cost effective high-end menus together with corporate executive chefs. Analyze procurement and financial data in conjunction with the Unit Controller for opportunities including supplier rationalization, tenders, and aggregation and specification alternatives. Attend food tasting sessions for new products Maintain contracts, buy side related paperwork, and related files. Develop sourcing plans and budgets, track results as necessary to meet contract obligations. Review Purchase requisitions, obtain competitive quotes and plan Purchase Orders. Monitor and resolve supplier performance and business issues that may occur to ensure food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, and FDA regulations. Establish cross-functional sourcing targets such as redesign improvements, material and process standardization. Establish and negotiate agreements and maintain business relationships with the established supplier to assure on-time delivery, favorable pricing, and capacity allocation and Purchase terms. | |
| Requirements: Qualifications: Seven (7) to Ten (10) years in related purchasing/procurement management experience of at least 25 million. Preferred candidate will have background in institutional and contract food purchasing. Alcoholic beverages knowledge a plus. Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, purchasing software preferred. System knowledge of MS Navision REQUIRED Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED | |
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| Job Record Number: 14 | |
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