What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at 85C Bakery Cafe?
Job Details
Description
Job Title: Bakery Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and contracts.
- Order Processing: Oversee and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliveries.
- Quality Control: Work closely with the production team to ensure the quality of ingredients meets bakery standards.
- Cost Control: Monitor and control procurement costs to meet budgetary constraints while maintaining quality.
- Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, new products, and price fluctuations to secure the best deals.
- Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all suppliers adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular reports on purchasing activities, inventory levels, and cost savings initiatives to senior management.
- Project control and milestone management
Key Requirements:
- Experience:
- 7 years of experience in purchasing, with at least 2 years in a bakery or food production environment.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
- Education:
- A degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, relevant certifications or training in procurement and inventory management are beneficial.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of bakery/food industry purchasing
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficient in using inventory management software and procurement systems.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in inventory and ordering processes.
- Problem-solving skills to manage supply chain disruptions or delays.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Additional Desired Qualities:
- Knowledge of bakery production processes and the ingredients used.
- Experience with sustainable sourcing practices and eco-friendly packaging options.
- Understanding of seasonal trends and how they impact ingredient availability.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position, with occasional overtime during peak periods.
- Primarily based at the bakery or production facility, with potential visits to supplier locations
Qualifications
This position requires general office work with light physical duty, work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with occasional standing and walking. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $79,040 - $91,040
