Purchasing Supervisor

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Oversees and directs all procurement activities for food, beverages, office supplies, equipment, and other operational needs of the club. Holds full responsibility for food inventory management, storage control, and product availability across all departments, ensuring optimal stock levels, cost efficiency, and operational continuity. Provides leadership and supervision to purchasing staff, establishing priorities, workflows, and performance expectations to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and Finance Director to develop purchasing strategies and support operational and event-related needs. Accountable for vendor management, cost control initiatives, and maintaining high standards of quality and service.

• Works with Finance Director to ensure that club purchasing practices are in line with Institute Purchasing standard operating procedures
• Works closely with the Executive Chef to assist in purchasing food for private parties, special club events ,and a la carte dining.
• Assumes full leadership and operational oversight of the purchasing department, including planning, coordination, and execution of all procurement activities
• Leads vendor selection, contract negotiations, and bid processes to secure optimal pricing, quality, and service levels
• Develops and manages inventory strategies, including establishing par levels, monitoring usage trends, and implementing controls to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste and shrinkage
• Directly supervises, trains, and evaluates staff, including conducting performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed
• Leads the monthly inventory of food, China glass, and silverware
• Assists in maintaining budgeted food cost
• Ensures that established Athenaeum requisitioning and issuing policies are maintained and followed
• Maintain a refrigeration log for all Athenaeum refrigeration to be checked daily. Listing should include refrigerator number and the time of day
• Responds to after-hours vendor issues and logistical needs, ensuring timely resolution of urgent supply chain disruptions and continuity of operations
• Acts as the primary liaison between purchasing and all operating departments (F&B, events, maintenance, administration)
• Maintain all storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers clean and in orderly condition
• Must have a California Food Handler Card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days

• Requires a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible purchasing experience in a dining facility
• Proven ability to lead operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, including managing competing priorities
• Familiarity with private club operations is preferred
• Must possess excellent communication, (oral and written) interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to prioritize multiple tasks, work with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment, be highly motivated and detail oriented
• Fluent in English, read and write
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  

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