Purchasing Officer at Alternate Doors

Our client a leading chain of restaurants is currently looking to hire a Purchasing Officer.

Responsibilities

• General purchasing of all inventory items
• Ensure accurate tracking of all items received and issued
• Ensure proper communication with the departments with regards to inventory levels
• Analyze previous purchases to predict future purchasing needs.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on key performance indicators, such as inventory movement and volume, product overages and dead stock reports; stock rotation and wastage reports.
• Monitor expiration and stock rotation.
• Receiving products, checking weights, cost, quantity and quality.
• Working with the Departmental Heads, preparing orders and order all products through the procurement system
• Responsible for storage & security for food and liquor stores items.
• Coordinate month end inventories.
• Manage inventory variances through the purchasing system.
• Assist management with obtaining competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availability.
• Assist the Accounts in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized.
• Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma Procurement/ Supply Chain or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have 3 years’ experience in purchasing in a fast paced restaurant
• Highly computer literate
• Confident with strong communication skills
• Perform duties that require close attention to detail;