Purchase Manager
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This position will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in supply chain management, vendor relations, and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and the ability to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. They serve as the liaison in negotiations between the company and suppliers. It is their responsibility to assess vendors, negotiate new deals and renegotiate expiring contracts, and place orders for products and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:Oversee the ordering of materials, supplies, and equipment from vendors by buyers.Enter Restaurant and Hotel POs (Food, Dry goods, N/A Bev, Bar Items, Bar and dining room supplies. Basically, all PO except large maintenance) in the system.Evaluate, select, and establish relationships with vendors, and negotiate contracts for goods and services.Place orders only from pre-approved specs and quality. Consistently negotiate prices with vendors leveraging past relationships. Contact vendors regarding order issues (Missing items, quality of product received, incorrect invoicing) Approve purchases and track their progress to make sure orders are filled in and delivered correctly.Review purchase orders for accuracy and to make sure the best prices are obtained.Check quality and specs of items received.Developing and implementing purchasing strategies. Implement and supervise proper Issue POs to receiver.Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation, create new items, maintain proper categorizationCoordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.Inventory: Count, post, adj, audits.Post and Audit Liq & wine inventory.Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: Manage Pars and orders and approved all invoices of received items.Linen: Manage orders and adj Pars based on business. (tablecloths, napkins, towelettes, uniforms).Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of all storage areas, refrigerators and walk ins.Maintaining Health Department compliance for all storage area and basement, including all refrigerators and walk ins.Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.Performs other job-related duties as assignedAble to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelors' degree preferred.Experience Required: 2-3 years' experience in purchasing or a related field.Licenses or Certificates: Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Company standards.Languages: Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.