Restaurant Purchasing Officer Job at WorQulture
WorQulture - Our client, a reputable restaurant, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Restaurant Purchasing Officer
Job Location: Sapele Road - Benin City Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Availability to start: As soon as possible
Job Summary
- We are in search of a purchaser who will provide guidance and support in purchasing, receiving, storing and utilizing food and beverage supplies/products in accordance with the Company policy and standards.
Responsibilities
- Order products and supplies which includes determining the appropriate vendor (i.e. comparing price and quality standards) and entering purchases into the food management database.
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors, suppliers, donors and community partners.
- Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service.
- Receive, verify accuracy and quality of orders before confirming receipt and contacting suppliers of incomplete deliveries and follow up to verify / confirm future delivery expectations.
- Ensure a safe and sanitary environment adhering to industry standards for all food service storage areas.
- Perform inventory counts on a regular basis, inputting inventory counts into the food management database and works with accounting to reconcile counts if there are questions.
- Ensure requisitions are properly approved before purchases are made.
- Develop and maintain a food management database to keep accurate records of inventory, purchases and waste of food, beverages and supplies.
- Ensure food and beverage items are in stock at the appropriate time and in optimal condition, including items with short life spans like produce and dairy products.
- Use a food inventory management database to track food and beverages ordered, amount used and cost.
- Code invoices, forward to finance for processing of vendor payment and reconcile invoices weekly and/or monthly.
- Coordinate the delivery and ensure receipt of food and beverage products and supplies.
- Assist with and/or coordinate the preparation and storage of fresh produce for futureuse.
- Provides advice and guidance to management on procurement matters.
- To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole-life costing.
Requirements
- A good Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a relevant discipline, Professional Certification is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a restaurant.
- Must be able to use a computer
- Strong negotiation skills with eye for quality
- Good command of written and oral English.
- Must be familiar with the food market in Lagos.
- Must reside within close proximity to Lagos Island.
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