What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing position at Major Food Brand?
The Director of Purchasing is a key member of Major Food Group’s Purchasing Team. Reporting to the CFO, this role will collaborate with our chef and management teams to streamline recipe costing processes and improve operational efficiencies while delivering financial and time savings to our stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Utilize inventory management software to create, edit, and track ingredients and recipes for restaurants across Major Food Group.
- Responsible for following established procedures in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing and payment of items. Formulates an approved vendor list encompassing all categories.
- Assists Chefs in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.
- Communicates with the Management team and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.
- Develop, advocate, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve short and long-term objective
- Review and input menu changes, and assist in related inventory operations across locations.
- Ensures compliance with all brand established systems and procedures.
- Maintains accurate written food specifications and uses them effectively for price quotations and receiving.
- Generate food cost reports to assist in the evaluation of controllable financials on a weekly basis.
- Collaborate with chefs and other members of the Purchasing Department to create and manage detailed recipe books for Major Food Group restaurants.
- Spend time within businesses for onsite training and support.
- Manage systems which allow for on-demand insights to support operational decision-making that will increase revenue and improve profitability.
Requirements
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years’ experience in Purchasing or a related field.
- Proficient knowledge in recipe costing, purchasing & inventory; experience with inventory management systems is preferred.
- Integrity and ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to strategically think, logistically plan and proactively problem solve.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating and communicating within restaurants.
- Concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs).
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented and organized.
Benefits:
We offer competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, TransitChek discount, Team Member Referral program, a generous dining program, and progressive paid time off. We offer many opportunities for growth and development for those who show long-term commitment to their role and MFG.
Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.