Purchasing Manager

$76,000 - $76,000/Yr

Levy Restaurants - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Berkeley, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at the University of California Berkeley is responsible for overseeing purchasing, warehousing, and inventory management activities across various campus venues. This role involves implementing best practices, enhancing supply chain processes, and managing location purchasing teams to ensure operational efficiency and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 'show quality' of all areas at all times
• Understand all menus, product offerings, packaging, and pricing
• Establish rapport with team members, management, and partners
• Employ good safety and sanitation practices
• Practice proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
• Achieve daily sales and assigned cost goals
• Achieve assigned budget goals
• Contribute to required daily reporting
• Assist in compiling information at month-end closing
• Ensure team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines
• Ensure all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
• Monitor inventory procedures for accountability
• Use performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team
• Promote a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
• Interview, hire, train, and develop team members according to Levy guidelines
• Display a positive attitude towards team members

Requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality or similar is preferred
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Curiosity for new technology and industry trends

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance