Purchasing Manager Starting $65 - $75K
About The Position
Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of the nation’s premier private clubs, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team at our Country Club in Sandy Springs, GA. This role is crucial for ensuring our teams have the right products, at the right quality, at the right time, while maintaining strong inventory controls and identifying opportunities to operate more efficiently. The Purchasing Manager will play an important role behind the scenes, impacting nearly every area of the Club, including culinary, beverage, and Club operations. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, from receiving and invoice verification to inventory management, requisitions, uniforms, and stock rotation. The ideal candidate will use their purchasing knowledge and analytical skills to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. The role also involves overseeing Purchasing operations in the Purchasing Director's absence, ensuring the department remains organized and responsive.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of food products and culinary ingredients, with a strong understanding of proteins, seafood, produce, dairy, dry goods, and specialty products.
- Strong knowledge of meat and poultry, including beef grades, primal/subprimal cuts, steak cuts, portion specifications, yields, aging, quality characteristics, and appropriate applications.
- Knowledge of seafood and fish, including different species, fresh vs. frozen products, seasonality, quality indicators, sourcing, and product specifications.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control, and receiving operations.
- Strong food and beverage knowledge.
- Supervisory and leadership skills.
- Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets.
- Experience using inventory management and purchase order systems.
- Ability to maintain a calm, mature, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and access areas throughout the facility as needed.
- Ability to travel between Club locations when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the receiving and issuing of product deliveries throughout the Club.
- Inspect incoming products for quality and accuracy.
- Review invoices against purchase orders and identify shortages, discrepancies, or variances.
- Manage requisitions and communicate out-of-stock items or shortages to appropriate departments.
- Maintain proper FIFO stock rotation, storeroom organization, cleanliness, and security.
- Assist with and perform end-of-month inventory.
- Manage the ordering, tracking, inventory, and control of rental uniforms.
- Utilize inventory management and purchase order systems to support daily operations.
- Order food and beverage products as needed based on established purchasing requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Support the Purchasing Director and oversee department operations when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match up to 5%
- Paid time off and holidays
- Holiday bonus
- Employer-sponsored scholarship opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs and incentives
- Growth and development opportunities
- Employee recognition and appreciation events
- MARTA commuter discount
- Free meals while on duty
- Free parking
- Uniform provided, based on department and position
- Free employee golf on most Mondays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
