What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Blue Signal Search?
Purchasing Coordinator
Our client is a trusted partner in the Food/Service industry, connecting top professionals with opportunities to excel. They are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Category Manager, the Purchasing Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Purchasing to support food procurement operations and inventory management.
This Role Offers:
- The opportunity to work with a leading name in the food/beverage industry.
- A role with significant impact on the company’s efficiency and growth.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership.
Focus:
- Order food products to meet forecasted demand while minimizing inventory loss.
- Ensure products are sourced at optimal costs while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures to maintain consistency in food purchasing practices.
- Monitor inventory levels and optimize product turnover while minimizing distress and ensuring service level goals are met.
- Work with internal teams including store operations, distribution centers, and divisional personnel to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Assess acquisition costs to secure the best pricing without compromising quality and availability.
- Evaluate current market conditions, seasonal availability, and promotional influences to inform purchasing decisions.
- Analyze post-promotional performance to refine future purchasing strategies.
- Address and resolve inventory and ordering concerns at the store level.
- Utilize daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, and inventory trends, making adjustments as needed.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors to ensure product availability and service reliability.
- Manage discrepancies related to distribution-sourced items, ensuring accurate pricing and invoicing.
- Periodically visit stores to assess program implementation and gather operational feedback.
- Maintain department records and files while coordinating with warehouse operations for efficient product flow.
- Utilize remote access tools for purchasing operations when necessary.
Skill Set:
- 2-3 years of food purchasing experience within retail, wholesale, or food service industries.
- Understanding of food procurement, logistics, inventory management, and merchandising practices.
- Strong ability to analyze data, organize tasks effectively, and make informed decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster business relationships internally and externally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- A genuine interest in food service and procurement is highly preferred.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in food & agriculture recruitment. Our food & agriculture recruiting team unites professionals in agribusiness, food processing, and agricultural technology with innovative companies. Learn more at bit.ly/40LrcFx
