Purchaser

Marriott•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing food inventories, orders, and costs. The Purchaser will maintain organized records, post invoices, conduct inventory audits, and complete requisition forms. They will monitor stock levels, verify received inventory, and reconcile shipping invoices. Responsibilities also include receiving and unloading deliveries, refusing unacceptable items, and troubleshooting vendor issues. Adherence to food safety policies and monitoring PAR levels are crucial. The role also involves reporting safety incidents, completing safety training, following company policies, maintaining a professional appearance, and protecting company assets. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are important, as is the ability to work collaboratively with team members and meet quality standards. The job requires the ability to read various formats, visually inspect equipment, use computers for data entry, and perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role may involve working in confined or elevated spaces and on uneven surfaces, as well as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Calculate figures for food inventories, orders, and costs.
Maintain clear and organized records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly.
Post invoices using computer programs.
Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs.
Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies.
Notify manager/supervisor of low stock levels.
Verify and track received inventory and complete inventory reports and logs.
Reconcile shipping invoices and receiving reports to ensure count accuracy.
Receive, unload, and process deliveries.
Refuse acceptance of damaged, unacceptable, or incorrect items.
Troubleshoot vendor delivery issues and oversee return process.
Adhere to food safety and handling policies and procedures across all food-related areas.
Monitor PAR levels for all food items to ensure proper levels.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces.
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.