Approve and manage dietary orders submitted via purchasing software systems: 

• Review daily dietary and food supply orders. 

• Advise on strategies to reduce spending. 

• Recommend cost-effective alternatives for food and dietary products while ensuring dietary requirements are met. 

• Evaluate the necessity of high-cost items and large quantities. 

Serve as the main point of contact for facility purchasing and food service staff: 

• Communicate with Food Service Directors daily regarding dietary orders. 

• Assist with purchasing software training 

• Manage and process off-system orders for products that are unavailable through the standard purchasing software. 

Ensure transparent communication and excellent customer service for stakeholders: 

• Respond promptly to inquiries from dietary staff, facility operators, and vendors, providing clear, accurate information. 

• Provide detailed spending analyses and purchasing reports to facility operators upon request, offering insights to optimize food service budgets. 

• Foster strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of quality products and resolving any issues that arise. 

Other duties as assigned.