Purchase Executive

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and community partners. Your duties will include receiving and analyzing requisitions from faculty/staff for food and beverages needed for the feeding program. It will be crucial to develop and upkeep a food management database to accurately record inventory, purchases, and waste of food, beverages, and supplies for the program. Additionally, you will be in charge of ordering products and supplies, which involves selecting the appropriate vendor by comparing price and quality standards and inputting purchases into the food management database. Your role will also require ensuring that food and beverage items are in stock at the right time and in optimal condition, especially perishable items like produce and dairy. You will need to receive and confirm the accuracy and quality of orders before acknowledging receipt and addressing any incomplete deliveries with suppliers to verify future delivery expectations. Maintaining proper storage and rotation of food items in fridges, freezers, etc., is critical to ensure food safety standards are met. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to uphold a safe and sanitary environment in compliance with industry standards for all food service storage areas. Regular inventory counts will need to be conducted and recorded in the food management database, with any discrepancies addressed by coordinating with the accounting department. Utilizing the food inventory management database to track ordered food and beverages, usage amounts, and costs will be part of your daily tasks. Finally, you will be tasked with coordinating the delivery and confirming receipt of food and beverage products and supplies to support the feeding program effectively.,